Real Estate Finance Paralegal

Overview

• Support commercial real estate financing transactions, including construction loans, mezzanine facilities, syndications, and joint venture recapitalizations.
• Collaborate with partners and associates to manage complex, multijurisdictional real estate financings.
• Conduct transactional due diligence with emphasis on title and survey review and analysis.
• Draft, review, and assist with real estate finance documents under attorney supervision.
• Coordinate and facilitate complex closings, including preparation of closing checklists and post-closing deliverables.
• Conduct legal and factual research on real estate finance issues specific to New York.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients and third parties throughout transactions.
• Work in a hybrid environment combining remote and on-site collaboration.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage legal and diligence checklists for real estate finance transactions.
• Review third-party reports, including title and survey documents.
• Negotiate title and survey agreements to ensure compliance with transaction requirements.
• Coordinate signature pages and ensure timely execution of documents.
• Prepare closing binders and manage post-closing documentation.
• Draft secondary market conveyance documents and other transaction-related materials.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to ensure smooth transaction processes.
• Utilize industry-standard software platforms for document management and e-recording.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree with Paralegal certificate required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in real estate finance transactions; five years preferred.
• Strong skills in title and survey review and analysis.
• Comprehensive familiarity with New York real property statutes and recording practices.
• Proficiency in software platforms such as iManage, Excel, SharePoint, and online due-diligence portals.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.