Real Estate Paralegal

1 month ago

New York, New York, United States Michael Page Full time

Seeking a dedicated Real Estate Paralegal to support our clients team of real estate attorneys. This role involves researching laws, investigating facts, and preparing documents related to real estate, loan, and construction matters.

Client Details

This company is a prominent real estate management and development firm based in New York City. With a history spanning over six decades, it has established a strong reputation for managing a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties. The firm's expertise includes property management, leasing, construction, and renovation projects. Known for its commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and service, the company focuses on enhancing the living and working environments of its tenants. Its portfolio features a mix of luxury apartments, affordable housing, and commercial spaces, reflecting a dedication to meeting the varied needs of the New York City market.

Description

  • Review surveys, title commitments, and exception documents.
  • Prepare documents for real estate, loan, and construction matters based on consultations with clients and attorney reviews. This includes agreements, leases, loan documents, and construction contracts.
  • Draft ancillary real estate transaction documents such as escrow instructions, deeds, easements, owner's affidavits, closing certificates, and entitlements.
  • Provide general assistance in real estate, lending, construction, and leasing transactions.
  • Proofread legal documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Analyze and summarize documents, zoning ordinances, and statutes for attorney review.
  • Collaborate closely with attorneys to resolve day-to-day issues and support various commercial transactions and projects.
  • Perform legal due diligence.
  • Multi-task and prioritize work assignments to consistently deliver high-quality work within deadlines.

Profile

Competencies:

  • Organization:
     Ability to organize, manage, and assemble multiple documents for closings.
  • Problem Solving:
     Identifies and resolves problems promptly; skillfully gathers and analyzes information.
  • Oral Communication:
     Listens and obtains clarification; responds well to questions; communicates courteously and effectively with clients and attorneys.
  • Written Communication:
     Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; reads and interprets written information.
  • Attendance/Punctuality:
     Consistently at work and on time; available based on attorney needs and able to work extended hours as required; present in the office and available in person, by telephone, and by email to facilitate communications and work product with attorneys and other staff.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Minimum of five years of experience as a real estate paralegal.
  • Expertise in contracting related to real estate, construction, and leasing transactions.
  • Ability to maintain high-quality performance with varied deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Strong analytical and research skills.
  • Strong communication skills (both oral and written), with the ability to communicate effectively across broad functional and organizational lines.
  • Self-starter adept at working in a team environment and partnering with management, clients, in-house counsel, outside counsel, and staff.

Additional Requirements:

  • Language Skills:
     Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to present information and respond to questions from attorneys, clients, staff, and the public.
  • Mathematical Skills:
     Ability to perform basic mathematical operations and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
  • Reasoning Ability:
     Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Computer Skills:
     Proficiency in Internet software, spreadsheet software, word processing software, and legal software.
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
     Paralegal certification and a minimum of 5 years of real estate paralegal experience.

Job Offer

  • Great opportunity to join a well known/established New York City firm.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Direct hire or contract to hire based on candidates availability.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.

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