Specialist Paralegal (Real Estate)

Paul Hastings•New York, NY

2d•$116,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us. As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth. We have an opening for a Specialist Paralegal (Real Estate). The Specialist Paralegal (Real Estate) applies knowledge of real estate processes and its associated procedures to provide fundamental assistance to lawyers.

Requirements

At least 10 years of relevant commercial real estate experience (required)
At least 10 years of real estate paralegal experience (required)
Bachelor’s Degree (required)
Advanced proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications
Advanced proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications
Advanced proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications
Advanced proficiency with timekeeping and expense reporting applications
Strong knowledge of legal billing processes

Responsibilities

Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work
Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,725 (unless otherwise specified)
Review and summarize title commitments and underlying exception documents; identify problematic exceptions, liens, easements, and encumbrances for further review
Coordinate with title companies regarding issuance of title commitments, loan and owner proformas, and final title policies
Draft title objection notices and assist attorneys in communicating curative requirements
Order, track, and review ALTA/NSPS land title surveys for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with the ALTA/NSPS survey standards
Analyze surveys for encroachments, access points, easements, and other site control matters
Review legal descriptions for inclusion in real estate instruments, including mortgages to be recorded, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with title and survey data
Coordinate with surveyors and title officers to confirm legal description correctness and resolve inconsistencies
Abstract key terms from real estate documents, including easements, leases, declarations, and reciprocal easement agreements (REAs)
Organize, manage, and maintain due diligence materials and related document databases
Communicate directly with title companies, surveyors, and other third-party vendors regarding document delivery, corrections, and technical clarifications
Assist attorneys in preparing title, survey and zoning analysis reports for internal and/or client-facing use
Assist with closings by preparing and finalizing transactional and legal documents, creating closing binders, updating closing checklists, tracking status updates, preparing signature page packets and coordinating signature pages from various parties
Order and review lien searches and corporate organizational documents
Draft and file UCC financing statements
Partner and coordinate with internal resources and outside vendor services as needed
Direct work and train team members accordingly
Coordinate with other areas/departments of the Firm where overlap exists to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes and satisfy various department needs
Work overtime as required
Travel as required
Handle additional related projects as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
Lifestyle Spending Account
Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events)
Retirement Plan Consulting
Anniversary Bonus Program
Professional Development Programs
Transportation and Commuter Benefits
International Travel Insurance
Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
Prepaid Legal Insurance
Employee Discounts