Paralegal – Real Estate & Finance- 3696740

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Job Title: Paralegal – Real Estate & FinanceLocation: New York, NY 10271Salary/Payrate: $85K to $110KWork Environment: Hybrid (#1 of days WFH) / RemoteTerm: FulltimeBachelor’s degree required: YesReferral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired
Job Description:Our client, a well-established, highly respected New York City law firm with a longstanding reputation for providing sophisticated legal counsel to a diverse clientele, is seeking an experienced Real Estate & Finance Paralegal. This is a full-time role paying an annual base salary of $85K to $110K plus a performance-based bonus and excellent benefits package. The role is eligible for overtime and allows for remote work on Fridays. A Bachelor’s degree is required for this role.
The candidate should possess prior law firm real estate experience reviewing loan documents, including title reports, credit agreements and collateral documents, in highly structured middle market, asset-based lending, acquisition, and real estate finance transactions.
ResponsibilitiesCoordinating the documentation and closing of real estate transactions, including sales, purchases, leases, and mortgage financing, under attorney supervision.Reviewing title commitments, title documents, and surveys and identifying issues for attorney review.Drafting and editing transaction documents, correspondence, and other legal documentation for attorney review.Ensuring all pre-closing preparation, and post-closing follow-up is properly completed in a timely manner.Preparing initial drafts of loan documents, including credit agreements and collateral documents, for attorney review.Meeting with attorneys, clients, and other professionals, at an attorney’s direction, to discuss assigned transactions or projects.Conducting due diligence, including title and survey review, and managing closing checklists, UCC, lien, and judgment searches, UCC filings, signature pages, closing sets, and post-closing tracking.Preparing and/or reviewing UCC financing statements and reviewing and summarizing UCC, lien, and judgment search results.Maintaining organized transaction files and assembling closing binders and electronic closing sets.Performing other related duties as assigned.
Skills and CompetenciesDemonstrated skills in Microsoft Office and iManageProven ability to handle all support aspects of a commercial real estate transaction including, title/survey review, due diligence, document drafting, and closing/post-closing proceduresAbility to handle numerous tasks simultaneously and maintain organized files for voluminous transactionsProven analytical and organizational skills and ability to pay very close attention to detail in an efficient mannerAbility to deal professionally and communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing with internal and external clients on all levelsProven ability to problem solve and manage assigned projects efficiently within established proceduresAbility to be flexible, handle pressure and adapt to changing work priorities, workflow and work assignments
RequirementsBachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred6-10 years’ experience with Real Estate transactional workExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to function well in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment.Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. xzbcwsv Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.