We are looking for a Legal Transactions Paralegal to support a busy real estate legal team in New York, New York. This role focuses on coordinating transaction documentation, organizing closing materials, and assisting attorneys with a wide range of commercial property matters across domestic and international deals. The ideal candidate brings strong document management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to keep multiple workstreams moving efficiently in a deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
• Support attorneys with the preparation and circulation of closing documentation for commercial real estate purchases, sales, leases, and financing matters in North America and Europe.
• Create and maintain transaction checklists, follow up on outstanding items, and help keep deal milestones on schedule.
• Compile signature packages, coordinate execution logistics, and ensure completed pages are received and organized properly.
• Prepare complete sets of executed closing documents and assemble final files for recordkeeping and distribution.
• Maintain digital transaction records by filing newly received materials and keeping closing databases accurate and current.
• Coordinate the collection of lien release documentation after mortgage obligations have been satisfied.
• Prepare and transmit corporate records and related legal documents in support of active matters.
• Assist with drafting asset management materials, including notices, consent documents, and lender-related requests.
• Provide administrative and document support such as redlining, formatting updates, notarizations, apostille coordination, mailings, and invoice reconciliation.
• At least 2 years of experience in a paralegal role, with exposure to corporate or commercial real estate matters.
• Working knowledge of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing documents.
• Experience using case management or legal document tracking systems to organize files and monitor matter progress.
• Strong written document handling skills, including proofreading, redlining, and preparing execution-ready materials.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and follow-through.
• Comfortable supporting attorneys on cross-border transactions and coordinating materials across multiple stakeholders.
• Notary experience, including familiarity with apostille processes, is preferred.
• Proficiency with standard office and legal document software, along with strong organizational and communication skills.