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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.