Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Commercial Real Estate Litigation Paralegal Seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Commercial Real Estate Litigation Paralegal to support the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. The group handles a broad range of commercial and personal disputes, including real estate, zoning and land use, title, finance, corporate, business transactions, estate, and telecommunications-related matters. The Litigation team represents clients in federal and state courts, before municipal, administrative, regulatory, and governmental agencies, and in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. This role is ideal for a paralegal with strong litigation support experience, excellent organizational skills, and an interest in complex commercial real estate disputes. Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of commercial real estate litigation, including pre-suit investigation, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, arbitration, mediation, settlement, and appeals. *
• Draft, revise, proofread, and organize litigation documents, including pleadings, discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, deposition notices, correspondence, motion exhibits, and closing binders. *
• Manage case files, document databases, calendars, deadlines, and matter-related materials to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely follow-up. *
• Coordinate and assist with e-discovery, document collection, review, production, and organization of electronically stored information. *
• Prepare deposition, hearing, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appellate materials, including exhibit lists, witness files, trial binders, and electronic presentations. *
• File and serve documents in federal and state courts and administrative forums, including electronic filing systems where applicable. *
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, courts, agencies, vendors, opposing counsel, and internal team members. *
• Track court rules, procedural requirements, service deadlines, and case milestones across multiple matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, with commercial real estate, title, land use, zoning, construction, landlord-tenant, or complex commercial disputes. *
• Paralegal Certification and bachelor’s degree. *
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court filings, discovery processes, and case management best practices. *
• Experience with New York State and federal court electronic filing systems. *
• Familiarity with real estate documents, title reports, leases, contracts, property records, municipal records, zoning materials, and land use approvals is a plus. *
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, document management systems, litigation support platforms, and e-discovery tools. *
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced professional environment.