Senior Real Estate Paralegal

JLC & Associates•New York, NY

5d•$85,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are a real estate transactions law firm in New York City representing clients in complex residential and commercial real estate transactions throughout New York. Our practice is built on precision, responsiveness, and white-glove client service. We partner closely with buyers, sellers, developers, commercial tenants, and lenders to execute transactions efficiently and seamlessly. Our team operates with high standards, strong collaboration, and deep subject-matter expertise. We are looking for a senior paralegal who shares that commitment and understands the value of client service. We are seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Paralegal to take ownership of high-volume residential transactions while supporting commercial transaction matters, such aas coop/condo board representation, Offering Plan creation and filing with the OAG Cloud, commercial leasing diligence and abstracts and mixed use sales. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced closing environment, understands NYC real estate at a technical level, and can independently manage matters, clients and brokers from contract through post-closing. You will directly support three attorneys and serve as a critical driver of transaction execution.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of NYC real estate paralegal experience within a NYC real estate law firm
Deep familiarity with NYC coop, condo, townhouse, and HDFC transactions
Strong understanding of title processes and title clearance,mortgage lender requirements, and management company procedures
Ability to independently manage multiple high-volume matters (eg: 10-20 matters/week) without sacrificing quality
Exceptional organizational and communication skills and ability to follow office workflows and task lists
Comfort working on an Apple Mac platform
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Clio, Outlook, Teams, Gavel and digital document management systems
NYS Notary License (required)
You are detail-oriented, proactive, and calm under pressure. You anticipate needs rather than wait for instruction. You understand that in real estate, timing, communication and accuracy are everything.

Responsibilities

Draft and manage contracts of sale, riders, and closing documents (eg: deed, affidavits, ACRIS, etc.)
Conduct full due diligence of coop and condo board operations pre-contract: DOF, DOB BIS, HPD and DOB Now review, title review and clearance, lien resolution, coop/condo board bylaws and lease review
Prepare closing statements with accuracy and manage escrow and disbursements
Draft and file deeds and coop share transfers
Coordinate and conduct in-person and remote closings with accuracy
Oversee post-closing digital binders to clients, ensure compliance, ACRIS filings and quality control
Review commercial lease due diligence and prepare lease abstracts
Assist with borrower-side commercial financing transactions (eg: acquisition, mezzanine and building loan agreements)
Draft and file new development offering plans with NYS Attorney General's office (OAG)
Support representation of commercial tenants, developers, and borrowers
Track and calendar critical deadlines on Clio and Outlook across multiple active matters
Maintain support and organization digital client files within Clio
Communicate daily with clients, brokers, lenders, title companies, and management companies
Draft LLC formation documents (eg: Articles of Organization, LLC Publications and Operating Agreements) and related filings
Ensure seamless coordination between attorneys and external stakeholders