Paralegal - Affordable Housing & Real Estate

About the role

An experienced Paralegal is needed for a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on affordable housing transactions. The ideal candidate will support attorneys in all stages of real estate deals, collaborating closely with clients, title companies, and others.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze title documents, surveys, and title commitments.
• Prepare title and survey objection letters and respond to comments from counterparties.
• Perform due diligence, coordinate transactions, and work with the team to close affordable housing deals.
• Work with vendors to order due diligence items, including litigation, UCC, and bankruptcy searches.
• Communicate with title companies and surveyors to resolve issues and finalize title policies.
• Use project management tools to assist with work plans, budgets, and tracking.
• Manage signature pages, coordinate signatures, and prepare closing logistics.
• Prepare closing indices and binders and handle the post-closing process.
• Conduct research and gather information using legal and general research tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in real estate or affordable housing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in affordable housing or commercial real estate.
• Substantial experience with title and survey work, including reviewing title commitments and resolving exceptions.
• Excellent organizational, communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional drafting, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, plan tasks, and manage multiple projects.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and tools used by the team.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with legal research tools and databases.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits

The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Additionally, there may be opportunities for additional contingent compensation based on performance.

Pay

The anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is $98,000 - $145,750. Nixon Peabody is committed to providing a fair and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

Schedule

A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.