Our client, an Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a Senior Real Estate Paralegal to join their team. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience supporting complex real estate transactions and the ability to manage high-volume, detail-oriented work with minimal supervision. This role is critical to ensuring seamless deal execution and client service excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of real estate transactions with minimal attorney supervision.
• Prepare, organize, and review transaction documents, closing checklists, due diligence materials, and closing binders.
• Conduct entity and lien searches; prepare formation, qualification, dissolution, and UCC filing documents.
• Communicate directly with title companies, surveyors, clients, and government agencies to facilitate closings and resolve issues.
• Review and prepare structure charts and signature pages; obtain certifications, charter documents, and EINs as needed.
• Manage and track document execution, prepare signature packets, and oversee post-closing distributions.
• Train and direct junior paralegal team members to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate with internal departments to streamline processes and meet firm standards.

Proficiencies:

• Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and document management systems.
• Experience using NYC ACRIS and timekeeping or expense systems.
• Strong understanding of real estate documentation, closing processes, and legal billing procedures.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of commercial real estate and real estate paralegal experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• New York Notary Public required.
• Proven ability to meet billable expectations (1,725 hours) and handle overtime or travel as needed.