Paralegal - Transactional/Corporate/Real Estate

Location: Albany or Buffalo, NY • Full-time

About the role

CHW is seeking an experienced Paralegal interested in sophisticated, mission-driven transactional real estate work. You'll support our attorneys in the representation of developers, investors, lenders, syndicators, and nonprofit organizations in the acquisition, financing, development, and preservation of multi-family affordable and mixed use residential, commercial, and historic preservation real estate projects.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform due diligence, manage closing checklists, and work with CHW colleagues, clients and financing parties throughout all phases of the lifecycle of a transaction.
• Coordinate closing mechanics and oversee signature page execution and delivery, assembly of final closing documents and exhibits, and closing transcript preparation.
• Review title commitments and property surveys, coordinate and prepare responses to title and survey comments from counterparties, and work with title companies to finalize title policies for transactions.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, lenders' counsel, agencies' counsel, title companies and other parties.

Requirements

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in a law office or legal environment in general corporate law, commercial real estate and/or transactional finance.
• Strong document drafting, editing and proofreading abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and Adobe Acrobat required; familiarity with iManage and/or Litera is a plus.
• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and high-quality work product.
• Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously, meet deadlines and thrive in a collaborative fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• College degree and/or paralegal certificate.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare options and 401(k).
• Paid vacation.
• Annual holiday gifts and merit bonus opportunities.
• Supportive working environment that emphasizes work-life balance.

Pay

$70K–$90K, commensurate with experience

About CHW

• Work on impactful projects that preserve historic properties, create economic opportunities, and create affordable housing for underserved communities while advising leading developers and investors.
• Support prominent developers and tax credit investors on significant affordable housing and community development projects throughout the country.
• Join a collaborative team focused on mentorship and training that supports long-term professional growth.

Culture & Values

CHW is built on a foundation of teamwork and professionalism. Our attorneys and professional staff are creative and collaborative. We invest in our team members through hands-on training and direct mentorship, creating a supportive environment where professionals at every level can grow and thrive in an environment built on mutual respect and shared success.