Corporate and Real Estate Paralegal

Description

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of real estate closings, acquisitions, and financings from inception through completion.
• Implement and maintain checklists, databases, and project tracking tools to support departmental efficiency.
• Review and organize due diligence materials, including title commitments, surveys, organizational documents, and zoning reports.
• Assist in entity formation, dissolutions, and maintenance of annual filings.
• Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, lenders, and internal development teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of closing materials.
• Draft and review closing documents, affidavits, resolutions, and other transaction-related materials under supervision of counsel.
• Conduct legal and factual research as requested.
• Maintain project documentation and assist with reporting on contract status and deliverables.
• Maintain detailed closing checklists, track key project milestones, and ensure post-closing documentation is completed and archived.
• Compile lender-required due diligence materials, coordinate document review and execution, and maintain closing schedules.
• Draft resolutions, certificates, and related documents for transactions.
• Assist with preparation and delivery of post-closing binders and closing summaries.
• Maintain organizational binders and corporate records as needed.
• Serve as a central liaison between Legal, Finance, Development, and external partners to ensure smooth transaction flow.
• Coordinate execution of contracts and track insurance certificates, bonds, and other required documentation.
• Coordinate signatures, notarizations, and document filings.
• Manage and organize digital legal files and contract repositories.
• Track deadlines, deliverables, and approvals related to closings and development projects.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and editing design and construction contracts using AIA Contract Documents software.
• Identify and track title and survey issues; assist counsel in preparing and obtaining necessary curative documents.

Requirements

• Knowledge of real estate documentation, lease agreements, and closing processes
• Associate degree or Paralegal Certificate (or equivalent work experience in a law firm or in-house legal department).
• Proficiency with AIA Contract Documents software preferred.
• Experience with title and survey review, coordination with title companies, and management of real estate closings required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and document management systems.
• Minimum 3–6 years of relevant paralegal experience in real estate development, transactions, or finance within a law firm or in-house legal department.
• 3–6 years of experience in real estate transactions, leases, or property management legal support
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Professional judgment, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information.
• Must be or become a Notary Public.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to anticipate needs and resolve issues proactively.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects
• Familiarity with affordable housing regulatory requirements preferred
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent transactions.
• Paralegal certification or equivalent experience

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance