Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Salary: $39.59 to $45.84 hourly

Description

A leading full-service law firm is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join their team based in Morristown, New Jersey.

Start Date: May 1st

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Morristown, New Jersey (On-site)

Hours: Tuesday-Thursday (10:00am-5:00pm)

Pay Rate: $35/hour

Position Overview

• We are looking for a experienced Real Estate Paralegal with a minimum of 8 years of specialized experience handling corporate and commercial real estate transactional work.
• Ideal candidates will have significant expertise in areas such as commercial real estate closings, mortgage lending, commercial lending, acquisitions, and sales. Experience preparing and filing probate applications will be considered a plus.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate are highly preferred but not required.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, coupled with excellent communication and organizational skills.
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• This is a dynamic role that includes but is not limited to:
• Assisting with the preparation and organization of commercial real estate documents, including transfer documents, title company forms, purchase agreements, financing contracts, and closing binders.
• Collaborating effectively with surveyors, title companies, and municipal entities to coordinate closing requirements.
• Conducting comprehensive legal research and analysis to support commercial real estate transactions. Maintaining and organizing client files and legal documents to ensure timely accessibility and compliance. Performing administrative tasks as requested to contribute to the success of the practice.
  
  
  

What Makes You a Great Fit: Strong oral and written communication skills to liaise with clients, colleagues, and third parties effectively. Exceptional organizational abilities to manage multiple transactions efficiently. High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and detail-oriented work habits.

Requirements

Responsibilities: This is a dynamic role that includes but is not limited to: Assisting with the preparation and organization of commercial real estate documents, including transfer documents, title company forms, purchase agreements, financing contracts, and closing binders. Collaborating effectively with surveyors, title companies, and municipal entities to coordinate closing requirements. Conducting comprehensive legal research and analysis to support commercial real estate transactions. Maintaining and organizing client files and legal documents to ensure timely accessibility and compliance. Performing administrative tasks as requested to contribute to the success of the practice.

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