Paralegal

Legal Assistant

Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Full Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday, standard business hours
Salary: DoE

We are a boutique real estate law firm specializing in commercial and residential transactions, representing buyers, sellers, lenders, landlords, investors, and tenants. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support transactional work and daily operations. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, strong multitasking abilities, and the professionalism required to manage multiple files and interact with clients and industry partners.

• Draft agreements and assist with document preparation under attorney supervision
• Review contracts and leases with guidance from the supervising attorney
• Prepare spreadsheets for bank closings and maintain accurate transactional data
• Coordinate communication among parties involved in real estate transactions
• Follow up with attorneys, clients, lenders, and brokers to schedule and prepare closings
• Gather, organize, and enter information into databases and calendars
• Support daily administrative and operational needs as assigned

• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• High level of written and email communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple files simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint preferred
• Experience with in the New York real estate industry is a strong plus

• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in real estate law
• Professional growth in a boutique legal environment