Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Our client, a prestigious and well-established real estate investment and management firm with a strong presence across New Jersey is hiring a Commercial and Real Estate Paralegal. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a collaborative, sophisticated, and family-oriented culture in a dynamic legal environment. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the successful candidate will play a crucial role supporting complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, and loan facilitations, within a well-organized, drama-free setting that values efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive paralegal support for commercial real estate transactions such as acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.*
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and preparing legal agreements and documents related to property transactions.*
• Conduct thorough title and survey reviews to ensure accurate property information.*
• Coordinate with lenders, title companies, surveyors, and other third-party vendors to facilitate smooth closings.*
• Oversee and maintain organized legal files and monitor proper execution of documents.*
• Support the management of credit facilities, including processing letters of credit and related extensions or cancellations.*
• Assist with commercial lease administration, ensuring compliance and proper documentation.*
• Handle corporate matters, including entity formation, maintenance of corporate records, and filing of annual reports.*
• Support land use submissions and other legal approvals as required.*
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to ensure seamless transaction workflows and maintain high standards of accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a commercial real estate paralegal.*
• Paralegal certification from an ABA-accredited program.*
• Bachelor’s degree is required.*
• Extensive knowledge of commercial real estate transactions, including familiarity with surveys, work titles, and related documentation.*
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.*
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.*
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).*
• Fluency in English.

Other Requirements:

• On-site presence at Jersey City, NJ, with flexibility for occasional travel to other company locations.*
• Willingness to work a standard 40-hour week, with capacity for occasional extended hours to meet transaction deadlines.

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.#LI-DNI