Real Estate Paralegal

About the role

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of New York transactional real estate experience, with a strong emphasis on residential closings. Because this is a solo practice, the successful candidate must be highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of independently handling a high volume of transactional work from contract through closing.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential real estate transactions from contract execution through closing.
• Prepare, review, and organize closing documents and transaction files.
• Draft contracts, riders, deeds, transfer documents, and other real estate-related documents.
• Cook up with clients, lenders, title companies, real estate agents, and opposing counsel throughout the transaction process.
• Order and review title reports, surveys, and payoff statements.
• Schedule closings and ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Maintain electronic and physical case files while tracking transaction deadlines.
• Provide administrative and paralegal support to the attorney as needed.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of New York transactional real estate paralegal experience required.
• Strong experience handling residential real estate transactions from inception through closing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
• Notary Public is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Proactive and able to handle a high volume of work independently.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
• Notary Public certification is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation starting at $70,000 and up to $90,000, commensurate with experience.
• Access to a range of benefits and support programs, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses.

Pay

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00

Schedule

Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM or 9:30 AM-5:30 PM