Paralegal - Real Estate Transactions

About the role

You’ll support a high-volume commercial real estate finance practice, managing sophisticated lending transactions from initial document preparation through closing and post-closing administration while collaborating closely with attorneys, lenders, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise loan documents as transaction terms evolve.
• Maintain and update lender-specific loan document templates and forms.
• Conduct litigation, bankruptcy, and UCC searches related to real estate transactions.
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements and related filings.
• Coordinate closing documentation and ensure all required documents are properly executed.
• Organize, track, and distribute fully executed closing documents to lenders following closing.
• Maintain and organize due diligence files and transaction records.
• Support attorneys and transaction teams with additional project-related responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Prior experience supporting a high-volume transactional legal practice.
• Strong experience with real estate finance or commercial lending transactions.
• Knowledge of title and survey review processes.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word and Styles functionality.
• Experience working with PDF applications and document production tools.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Strong judgment, initiative, and follow-through in handling complex assignments.
• Experience with document management systems is preferred.
• Ability to occasionally work overtime to meet transaction deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and prescription coverage fully subsidized by the firm.
• Medical expense reimbursement program for expenses not covered by health insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit sharing.
• Commuter expense assistance for mass transit and parking.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Hybrid work for eligible positions.
• Paid parental leave.

Pay

Starting salary: $90,000 – $145,000, depending on experience.