A top Long Island law firm is seeking a Paralegal to support their Commercial Real Estate Practice Group.
The Paralegal plays a crucial role in supporting the Real Estate practice group and boosting attorney efficiency by managing information and aiding in the delivery of legal services, including client interactions.
This position demands a proactive attitude to ensure tasks are completed on time, exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to excel in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Minimum of five years' experience with Commercial (NOT Residential) Real Estate. General knowledge about lease negotiations, financing options, lending requirements and documents, required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research on commercial real estate laws and regulations, preparing legal documents such as purchase agreements, leases, and contracts.
- Review and summarize title commitments, surveys, and other due diligence materials.
- Assisting in the coordination and closing of commercial real estate transactions, including preparing closing binders and post-closing documentation.
- Communicate with clients, lenders, and other parties involved in commercial transactions to ensure all necessary information and documentation is obtained
- Assist attorneys with commercial real estate litigation, including drafting pleadings, discovery responses, and trial preparation
- Serve as a point of contact for clients, real estate agents, and mortgage brokers, ensuring all parties are informed and updated throughout the transaction process.
- Conduct due diligence, including reviewing property surveys, zoning regulations, and restrictions
- Handle post-closing activities such as recording deeds and mortgages, disbursing funds, and ensuring all documents are properly filed.
- Maintain good relationships with clients and vendors in professional manner
- Maintain organized files for voluminous transactions
- Handle attorney support aspects of a commercial transaction, title/survey review, UCC research and filings, due diligence, ancillary document drafting, and closing/post-closing procedures
- Other duties as assigned
