Description
A boutique law firm with a reputation for excellence in real estate law is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to join its growing team. The firm fosters a collegial and professional atmosphere where initiative, precision, and teamwork are key to success. This position offers the opportunity to manage a high volume of residential closings and contribute meaningfully to a client-centered legal practice.
Who You Are
- A real estate paralegal with 3–5 years of hands-on experience in transactional matters
- Well-versed in residential real estate with exposure to commercial deals
- Confident working with high-profile clients and complex property transactions in the New York market
- Known for your precision, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Familiar with real estate law, title insurance, and commercial lease structures
- Skilled in legal research, document drafting, and due diligence review
- Credentialed with a paralegal certificate or a related academic background
What You’ll Do
- Support attorneys in managing residential and commercial real estate transactions from start to finish
- Prepare, review, and organize legal documents including contracts, leases, and closing materials
- Conduct due diligence, including title and survey review, and coordinate with title companies
- Liaise with clients, brokers, and opposing counsel to ensure smooth communication and timely closings
- Maintain accurate records and manage transaction timelines with minimal oversight
- Stay current on relevant legal and regulatory developments in New York real estate
What Success Looks Like
- Transactions close efficiently and accurately with minimal need for revision
- Clients and attorneys rely on your expertise and trust your judgment
- You proactively identify issues and resolve them before they become problems
- Your organizational systems keep deals on track and stakeholders informed
- You contribute to a positive, professional, and solutions-oriented team culture
Salary Range: $90,000 – 120,000 annually, based on experience
Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
