Real Estate Paralegal in Northern New Jersey

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Real Estate Paralegal
Location: Northern New Jersey

Overview:
Our client is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to support attorneys in managing complex property transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial real estate, with industrial real estate experience considered a plus. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who excels in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and other third-party documents

• Assist with drafting, organizing, and managing transactional documents and closing checklists

• Support entity formation and preparation of certificates, resolutions, and consents (as necessary)

• Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, clients, lenders, and opposing counsel throughout transactions

• Prepare signature packages, assemble closing binders, and manage post-closing documentation

• Oversee escrow-style closings and assist with closing statements

• Perform due diligence and manage third-party reports for commercial (and industrial, if applicable) real estate deals

• Provide administrative support including document tracking and client correspondence

• Maintain accurate time records when required

• Occasionally travel locally to attend client meetings or closings

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of paralegal experience with exposure to commercial real estate transactions

• Strong knowledge of the transaction lifecycle including title and survey reviews, entity formation, and closing processes

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program

• Experience with industrial real estate transactions

• Familiarity with entity formation and preparation of certificates, resolutions, and consents

• Experience using document management tools such as Kofax

• Notary Public certification or willingness to obtain

• Experience filing IRS SS-4 forms for EINs

• Willingness to work occasional overtime or weekends

Compensation & Benefits:
The salary range is $60,000 to $80,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Exceptional candidates may be eligible for higher compensation based on client discretion. Additional performance-based bonuses may also be offered. Comprehensive benefits include health (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and optional voluntary benefits.

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