Oak Ridge Legal Search

A highly regarded, full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join its sophisticated Commercial Real Estate practice in New Haven (preferred), Hartford or Stamford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned paralegal who enjoys taking ownership of transactions and working directly with attorneys and clients on the financing, acquisition, and disposition of commercial real estate, including complex multi-family and multi-state transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft commercial loan closing documents, purchase and sale agreements, correspondence, and memoranda
• Review loan commitment letters and prepare transaction and closing checklists
• Coordinate and review title, survey, zoning, insurance, municipal, UCC, litigation, bankruptcy, and corporate due diligence
• Prepare and coordinate pre- and post-closing packages
• Handle post-closing matters, including e-recordings, recording issues, final title policies, document transmittals, and outstanding undertaking items
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing transaction-related funds with the firm's Finance Department

Ideal Candidate

• 6+ years of legal experience involving commercial real estate transactions
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate financing and closing processes
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines
• Strong judgment, initiative, and commitment to client service
• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer-assisted legal resources

The firm offers a competitive base salary commensurate with experience, and a wide array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, long term disability, short term disability, and a 401(k) plan. In addition, they offer a hybrid work schedule, provide a collaborative and supportive work environment; and encourage and support integrity, diversity, collaboration, and professional growth.

To be considered, please provide a resume. Cover letters are appreciated, but not required. All applications are confidential.

Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.