Paralegal Manager

This real estate investment firm is an industry leader in the affordable housing sector, providing sustainable, high-quality homes in 30+ states. This hybrid role is based out of their NYC office.

About the role

Lead and oversee legal operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency in supporting legal processes by managing a team of 3+ paralegals. This is a player/coach role, so you will also support transactional legal work.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of paralegals, ensuring their professional development and productivity.
• Oversee the preparation and review of legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Prepare and revise entity formation and governance documents, including operating agreements, limited partnership agreements, formation certificates, incumbency certificates, written consents, resolutions, amendments, and other corporate documents, based on transaction requirements and direction from leadership.
• Review title, survey, and title commitments and coordinate and prepare responses to title and survey comments from counterparties.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure legal compliance across operations.
• Develop and implement processes to streamline legal tasks and improve efficiency.
• Support attorneys in case preparation and legal research as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure proper documentation of all legal activities.
• Act as a point of contact for external legal partners and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 7+ years of commercial real estate or corporate paralegal experience.
• Experience managing a team of paralegals or similar professionals.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively under deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
• 401k plan with matching and immediate vesting.
• Generous PTO, holiday, and sick time.

Pay

Competitive salary ranging from $145,000 to $175,000 annually, plus semi-annual performance-based bonuses.