Real Estate Paralegal & Loan Closing Coordinator

The Weingarten Law Firm LLC.

Attorneys at Law

ABOUT US:

 The Weingarten Law Firm, a prominent, rapidly growing Middlesex County firm, primarily represents one of the largest New Jersey real estate developers in all aspects of its operations.

Candidates will have the benefits of working for a law firm, but with the resources and support of an in-house position. 

We're currently seeking a full time Real Estate Paralegal and Legal Assistant & Loan Closing Coordinator

Due to the collaborative nature of our business, we require employees to be on-site full time at our office in Piscataway, New Jersey.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a strong commercial real estate paralegal or experienced legal assistant & loan closer to work in-house with a large real estate developer. We handle highly complex and monetarily significant closings.

Salary will commensurate with experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling loan closing checklists;
• Preparing resolutions for borrowers and guarantors, affidavits of title, opinion letters, escrow letters, and organizational charts;
• Communicating with lenders’ counsel and title companies;
• Organizing executed loan documents;
• Preparing deeds and transfer forms;
• Preparing contract amendments, master deeds, bylaws, joint venture agreements, etc. (these tasks would entail gathering information and preparing forms, but not reviewing documents substantively, which our attorneys handle); and
• Forming new entities, obtaining EINs, and preparing operating agreements.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a commercial real estate paralegal or experienced legal assistant, preferably representing borrowers’ side. 
• Strong understanding of real estate practice, loan documentation, and closing procedures. 
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to work independently and manage fast-paced, high volume workload.
• This position requires careful attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, the ability to problem solve independently and support senior attorneys.

In return, we offer competitive compensation, along with comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental and vision benefits, life insurance,

a 401(k) with company match and a corporate team environment with opportunity of advancement. Also includes on-site company fitness gym, discounts on housing and home appliances.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.