Position : Senior Real Estate Paralegal (Global Law Firm)
Company : AM 100 Law Firm
Location : New York, NY (Hybrid)
Comp Package : Base to $150K, Paid Overtime, Tuition Reimbursement, Full Benefits, Bonus, 401K+, etc.
Responsibilities for Senior Real Estate Paralegal :
- Support multi-state commercial transactions, including : survey review, review of title insurance commitments and policies.
- Prepare, review and analyze property title abstracts, deeds, surveys, zoning reports and other relevant documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Review underlying title exception documents; review title insurance commitments; review surveys and property descriptions;
negotiate title insurance coverage on complex commercial transactions; act as primary contact with surveyors and title companies.
- Assist in drafting legal documents such as mortgages, releases, deeds and affidavits related to real estate transactions.
- Assist with the arrangement and oversight of escrow closings with title companies.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with attorneys, clients, title companies, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and expedite transactions.
- Monitor and track recorded documents, closing checklists, deeds and transfer tax returns.
- Maintain organized files and documentation to support transactional processes and audits.
- Perform property due diligence (including lease reviews); review departmental searches including zoning letters, PZR reports, certificates of occupancy, judgment and lien searches, environmental reports, housing building and fire department reports.
Qualifications for Senior Real Estate Paralegal :
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 6+ years of related commercial real estate experience in a law firm
- Possess outstanding interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team environment, as well as independently
- Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
- Strong proficiency in title and survey review
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational and planning skills
- Demonstrates accountability and takes ownership of projects
- Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
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