Senior Real Estate Paralegal

About the Firm

We are a well-established New York City law firm representing clients in complex residential and commercial real estate transactions throughout New York. Our practice is built on precision, responsiveness, and white-glove client service. We partner closely with buyers, sellers, developers, commercial tenants, and lenders to execute transactions efficiently and seamlessly.

Our team operates with high standards, strong collaboration, and deep subject-matter expertise. We are looking for a paralegal who shares that commitment.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Paralegal to take ownership of high-volume residential transactions while supporting sophisticated commercial matters, including tenant representation, financing transactions, and offering plan filings.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced closing environment, understands NYC real estate at a technical level, and can independently manage matters from contract through post-closing.

You will directly support three attorneys and serve as a critical driver of transaction execution.

What You Will Own

Residential Transactions

• Draft and manage contracts of sale, riders, and closing documentation

• Conduct full due diligence: title review and clearance, lien resolution, coop/condo board package review

• Prepare closing statements and manage escrow and disbursements

• Draft and file deeds and coop share transfers

• Coordinate and conduct closings

• Oversee post-closing compliance and quality control

Commercial Matters

• Review commercial lease due diligence and prepare lease abstracts

• Assist with borrower-side commercial financing transactions

• Draft and file new development offering plans

• Support representation of commercial tenants, developers, and borrowers

Firm Operations & Workflow

• Track critical deadlines across multiple active matters

• Maintain organized digital files within Clio

• Communicate regularly with clients, brokers, lenders, title companies, and management companies

• Draft LLC formation documents and related filings

• Ensure seamless coordination between attorneys and external stakeholders

What You Bring

• Minimum 5 years of NYC real estate paralegal experience within a law firm

• Deep familiarity with NYC coop, condo, townhouse, and HDFC transactions

• Strong understanding of title processes, lender requirements, and management company procedures

• Ability to independently manage multiple high-volume matters without sacrificing quality

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills

• Comfort working on a Mac platform

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Clio, Outlook, Teams, and digital document management systems

• NYS Notary License (required)

You are detail-oriented, proactive, and calm under pressure. You anticipate needs rather than wait for instruction. You understand that in real estate, timing and accuracy are everything.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $85,000–$110,000, commensurate with experience

• Performance-based bonus opportunities

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• 401(k) eligibility after 3-month probationary period

• HSA/FSA options

• Paid time off and firm holidays

• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with firm events

Work Structure

This is a full-time, in-person position in New York City. The selected candidate will support three attorneys and manage a substantial volume of closings, due diligence, offering plan review, loan documentation review, and post-closing quality control.