Paralegal - Commercial Real Estate & Lending
About The Position
The firm is seeking an experienced transactional paralegal to join its Corporate and Real Estate Transactions practice in its Lake Success or Brooklyn office. The role supports sophisticated commercial real estate, mortgage financing, commercial lending, acquisition, refinancing, and sale transactions, with particular emphasis on lender-side financing and loan transactions. The paralegal will prepare and review loan closing documentation, coordinate with lenders and other transaction participants, and manage transactions through closing and post-closing. The position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment. The paralegal will support attorneys throughout the transaction lifecycle and coordinate closing documentation, requirements, execution, funding, filings, and post-closing obligations.
Requirements
- Prior experience as a real estate or transactional paralegal, with substantial exposure to commercial real estate closings strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with loan documentation, real estate closing procedures, and lender closing requirements.
- Experience preparing or coordinating mortgage documents, promissory notes, guarantees, UCC filings, and related financing documents.
- Familiarity with title reports, surveys, lien searches, closing statements, and due diligence documentation.
- Ability to independently manage closing checklists, track deadlines, and coordinate with multiple parties to facilitate timely closings.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and document management skills.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management software.
- Exceptional attention to detail, particularly when reviewing loan documentation and closing requirements.
- Strong understanding of transactional workflows and the ability to anticipate closing-related needs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong client service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with lenders, borrowers, attorneys, and other transaction participants.
- Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented approach to resolving closing-related issues.
- Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
- Professional demeanor and strong judgment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with lender-side commercial loan closings, mortgage financing, or banking transactions.
- Experience supporting commercial real estate acquisitions, sales, refinancings, or corporate transactions.
- Experience with attorney billing and timekeeping software.
- Paralegal certificate.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with commercial real estate closings, mortgage financing, commercial lending, acquisitions, refinancings, and sale transactions from inception through closing and post-closing.
- Prepare, review, and organize commercial loan closing documents, including promissory notes, mortgages, security agreements, assignments, guarantees, loan agreements, and related financing documentation.
- Coordinate lender-side real estate and loan closings, ensuring required documentation, approvals, and closing conditions are addressed.
- Prepare and maintain closing checklists, track outstanding items, and coordinate timely completion of closing requirements.
- Review and organize loan commitment letters, title reports, surveys, insurance certificates, entity documentation, and other due diligence materials.
- Coordinate with lenders, borrowers, clients, title companies, opposing counsel, surveyors, and other transaction participants to facilitate closings.
- Prepare closing packages, signature pages, and execution instructions, and coordinate the execution, collection, and delivery of closing documents.
- Assist with title and lien reviews, UCC searches, UCC financing statements, and related filings.
- Coordinate the recording and filing of mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, and other transaction documents.
- Assist with preparing and reviewing settlement statements, closing statements, and disbursement-related documentation.
- Track loan closing conditions, funding requirements, and post-closing obligations.
- Prepare final closing binders and maintain complete and accurate transaction files.
- Assist attorneys with corporate and real estate due diligence, entity formation documents, and related transactional matters.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical files and ensure proper document management throughout each transaction.
- Review and process transaction-related invoices and maintain accurate records.
- Provide additional transactional, billing, and administrative support as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
