• Real Estate Finance Paralegal

    Robert Half Legal (New York, NY)


    Description

    Job Title: Paralegal – Real Estate Finance

     

    Work Schedule: In-Person Office Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

     

    Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000 annually

     

    Bonus: Discretionary

     

    Billing Target: 125 billable hours/month (1,500 annually)

     

    PTO/Vacation: 9 fixed holidays + 1 floating holiday; 20 PTO days annually

     

    Position Overview: A nationally recognized law firm with a strong presence in real estate, financial services, and transactional practices is seeking a highly experienced Paralegal to support its Real Estate Finance team in New York City. This is a hands-on, in-office role supporting attorneys on complex commercial loan closings, development projects, and acquisition transactions. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with attorneys on sophisticated transactions and contribute meaningfully to a busy and growing real estate finance practice.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Assist attorneys throughout all phases of real estate finance transactions Conduct due diligence reviews, including title, survey, UCC, and zoning materials Draft and manage closing checklists, closing binders, and post-closing documentation Review and summarize commercial loan documents, leases, and related agreements Coordinate directly with clients, lenders, and title companies to facilitate smooth closings Organize and manage critical transaction documents, ensuring accuracy and version control Handle post-closing tasks such as document recording, distribution, and file maintenance Provide legal research and general paralegal support as needed Work Environment:

    This position is fully in-office, located in a growing Midtown Manhattan office Team-oriented, collaborative environment with a focus on excellence and service Ideal for a proactive and detail oriented paralegal who is eager to contribute to a dynamic, high-level practice

     

    If you're an experienced paralegal looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding opportunity.

    Requirements Qualifications:

    5+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm, with a strong focus on commercial real estate finance Deep understanding of loan documentation, title/survey review, and closing processes Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management platforms Strong organizational and time-management skills with high attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative legal team in a high-volume environment

     

    Preferred: Bachelor's degree Paralegal certificate or associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) designation

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

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    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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