Real Estate Paralegal

About the role

Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, a law firm of 300 attorneys in over 30 practice groups, is accepting applications for a full-time, in-person Real Estate Paralegal to join the Firm's Property Department Practice Group in our Melville, New York office.

Responsibilities

• Review Purchase and Sale Agreements and prepare closing checklists and key date/docketing memos
• Collect and review due diligence materials
• Prepare closing documents and settlement statements for a variety of real estate transactions, including sales, acquisitions and financings
• Review title evidence, surveys, zoning and compliance issues
• Conduct entity searches at Department of State
• Conduct on-line research to verify property information
• Interact extensively with clients and all parties involved in sale, purchase, leasing or lending transaction
• Provide general support to firm's commercial real estate department
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Ideal candidates would possess a Paralegal Certificate, Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent work experience, and must demonstrate the following:

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial real estate and related experience, including a background in real estate transactions, loans, sales/acquisitions, leasing and development, with a law firm or in-house legal department (Required)
• Independent, proactive, organized and diligent worker able to work with minimal direction
• Ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities
• Ability to multi-task and handle voluminous workflow, work under tight deadlines, balance multiple detailed tasks simultaneously and prioritize appropriately
• Ability to create positive working relationships and effectively communicate with all parties in the transaction
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent writing and verbal skills

Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory reference, conflicts, and background checks.

Pay

Salary range: $70,000 to $85,000, negotiable based on years’ experience.

Schedule

Full-time, in-person position in Melville, New York.