Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Midtown Manhattan Law Firm is seeking a highly motivated Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join our busy and growing practice. This role provides hands-on experience working alongside attorneys on complex commercial real estate transactions, financings, acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities
" Draft, review, and manage real estate documents, including closing checklists, organizational documents, resolutions, UCC filings, title and survey review summaries, and closing binders.
" Conduct due diligence, including reviewing leases, loan documents, corporate documents, and zoning reports.
" Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, lenders, borrowers, and opposing counsel to ensure smooth transaction processes.
" Manage closing logistics, including tracking deliverables, coordinating signature pages, and organizing electronic closing rooms.
" Assist attorneys in preparing and organizing transaction documents for closings.
" Maintain and update case files, databases, and document management systems.
" Support attorneys with post-closing follow-up, including preparing closing binders and filing documents with government agencies.

Qualifications
" Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
" Minimum of 3 5 years of experience as a real estate paralegal in a law firm/ in-house setting, preferably in commercial real estate transactions.
" Strong knowledge of real estate transaction documents, UCC filings, and title/survey review.
" Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
" Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface professionally with clients, attorneys, and third parties.
" Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and document management platforms.
" A proactive problem-solver who can work both independently and as part of a team.

Bonus Points:

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Experience with multi-property or multi-lender transactions.
" Knowledge of NYS real estate law and commercial lending practices.
" Experience with e-signature platforms and hybrid workflows.