Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

About Job role:

This prominent law firm, with offices in New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Texas, and Florida, offers a wide range of legal services across over 35 practice areas, including construction services, employment, health care, and intellectual property.

Known for its client-focused approach, the firm emphasizes creativity, boldness, and passion in its legal practice, often describing lawyering as an art form. With a history spanning over 90 years, it has built a reputation for providing exceptional client care and innovative solutions.

Candidate will have the following: 5+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience within a major law firm setting (experience will be current or very recent) ;
Solid experience in all aspects of commercial real estate including title and survey reviews, purchases, sales, financings and leasing ;
Highly organized and possess the ability to prioritize.

Stellar academic credentials ;
College degree and/or paralegal certificate required ;
Strong research, verbal & written communication skills ;
Keen working knowledge of MSOffice (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing documents:
  Draft and assess contracts, lease agreements, closing documents, and other legal documents.
• Reviewing documents:
  Review title documents, property legal descriptions, purchase offers, and case files.
• Researching:
  Research real estate industry issues, zoning laws, tax codes, and environmental regulations.
• Communicating:
  Facilitate communication between clients, landlords, property owners, and lawyers.
• Answering questions:
  Answer client questions and escalate serious concerns.
• Maintaining files:
  Maintain client files and ensure that they are properly organized and easy to find.
• Assisting with negotiations:
  Assist attorneys with the negotiation of contracts with real estate agents, contractors, and title companies.
• Preparing for depositions:
  Draft affidavits and help attorneys prepare for depositions.
• Monitoring transactions:
  Monitor financial transactions and foreclosures.
• Preparing for eviction proceedings:
  Prepare documents for eviction proceedings.