Sr Real Estate Paralegal

*Elevate Your Career as a Senior Real Estate Paralegal*Join a premier legal team where your expertise in *real estate transactions* and *corporate legal matters* will be valued and expanded. As a *Senior Real Estate Paralegal*, you will provide *high-level transactional support* to attorneys, manage complex legal projects, and help drive successful closings. This role offers a *collaborative environment*, a *structured career path*, and the flexibility of a *hybrid work schedule*"”*three days in the office and two days remote*. Additionally, this position offers a *35-hour workweek* with *overtime pay* available for hours worked beyond 35 hours.*What You'll Do:**Real Estate & Corporate Transactions** *Document Preparation*: Draft, analyze, and prepare real estate closing documents, corporate governance materials, and legal exhibits.* *Due Diligence*: Conduct detailed reviews of title, survey, and other due diligence materials, preparing *title and survey comments* for attorney review.* *Closing Coordination*: Manage all aspects of closings, including preparing *Closing Instruction Letters*, facilitating document execution, and liaising with *title companies, surveyors, and clients*.* *Search & Compliance*: Order and analyze *UCC, judgment, lien, and litigation searches*, ensuring transactions comply with all regulatory requirements.* *Entity Formation & Maintenance*: Research and prepare filings for the formation, management, and dissolution of *Corporations, LLCs, and LPs*, and ensure compliance with *state and international regulations*.* *Foreign Qualifications*: Obtain *good standing certificates* from foreign jurisdictions for U.S. state qualifications and corporate compliance.*Legal Project Management & Leadership** *Strategic Support*: Provide attorneys with critical legal research, initial *drafting of resolutions, checklists, and transactional documents*, and organization of files.* *Meeting & Proceeding Participation*: Attend *client meetings, coordination meetings, and legal proceedings* alongside attorneys to ensure seamless execution of legal strategies.* *Project Leadership*: Supervise *Project Assistants*, delegating tasks efficiently and ensuring high-quality work product.* *Legal Communication*: Draft client and attorney communications, ensuring clarity and professionalism in all correspondence.*Billing & Professional Excellence** *Time Management*: Accurately record and track billable and non-billable hours, meeting the following performance metrics:* *1,536 total creditable hours per evaluation year* (April 1 - March 31), with at least *1,416 client billable hours*.* *Pro bono and firm representation hours limited to 120 total hours* annually.* *Professional Development*: Stay at the forefront of *real estate and corporate law* through continuing education, legal training, and adherence to industry best practices.* *Ethical Standards*: Maintain strict confidentiality, *follow ABA Guidelines for Paralegal Services*, and uphold the highest ethical standards in all work.*What You Bring**Skills That Set You Apart** *Advanced Legal Knowledge*: Deep understanding of *real estate transactions, corporate governance, and legal project management*.* *Attention to Detail*: Exceptional ability to *analyze complex legal documents*, ensuring accuracy and compliance.* *Problem-Solving & Proactivity*: Strategic thinker who anticipates issues and takes initiative in resolving challenges.* *Leadership & Teamwork*: Strong *mentorship skills* to supervise Project Assistants and support attorneys effectively.* *Tech-Savvy*: Proficiency with *Microsoft Office Suite, legal practice management tools, and transaction tracking software*.* *Strong Communication*: Excellent written and verbal skills with a client-focused mindset.*Education & Experience** *Education*: Bachelor's Degree or *Paralegal Certification from an ABA-approved program required*.* *Experience*: Minimum of *5 years* and a maximum of *10 years* of relevant experience in real estate or corporate transactions.This position offers a *balanced work environment*, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work on high-level real estate and corporate legal matters. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we invite you to apply.Job Type: Full-timePay: $85,000.00 - $140,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Disability insurance* Health insurance* Paid sick time* Paid time offSchedule:* Monday to FridayApplication Question(s):* Do you have strong experience with order and review searches (pending suits, judgments, tax liens and UCCs)?Experience:* Real Estate Paralegal: 5 years (Required)* complex real estate transactions: 5 years (Required)* closing documents and exhibits: 5 years (Preferred)Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10011

Created: 2025-03-04