Description
A prestigious international law firm is seeking a skilled Real Estate Paralegal to support a dynamic team known for handling high-value, complex transactions across commercial and residential markets. With a long-standing reputation for excellence, integrity, and innovation, the firm offers a collaborative and fast-paced environment where professional growth is encouraged. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful real estate deals with one of the most respected legal teams in the industry.
Who You Are
- An experienced real estate paralegal with a strong background in complex transactions
- Hold a bachelor's degree and bring 10+ years of experience in an Am Law 100 firm
- Skilled in due diligence, document prep, and managing high-volume deal flow
- Able to work independently while collaborating with attorneys and third-party vendors
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and effective under tight deadlines
- Clear communicator with excellent writing and organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe
What You’ll Do
- Support attorneys in residential and commercial closings, including contract prep and post-closing follow-up
- Review and summarize leases, title reports, surveys, zoning, UCC, and litigation searches
- Coordinate with title companies and vendors to resolve issues and finalize documentation
- Draft ancillary documents including mortgage assignments, escrow instructions, and loan payoff materials
- Assist with issuance of UCC policies and mezzanine endorsements
- Manage lease abstraction and due diligence reporting for acquisitions and financings
- Handle closings for condominiums, cooperatives, and real property transactions
- Communicate directly with surveyors, zoning firms, and title agents to resolve open items
- Track closing logistics and coordinate with all parties to ensure deadlines are met
What Success Looks Like
- Real estate matters are managed efficiently with minimal oversight
- Potential issues are identified early and addressed proactively
- Communication is handled clearly and professionally with all stakeholders
- Work is delivered on time and held to a high standard of quality
- Team productivity is supported through reliability and subject-matter expertise
Salary Range: $140,000 – 200,000 annually, based on experience
Location: New York, NY – Hybrid
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.
