Paralegal Assistant - Real Estate

• Assisting with receiving, organization, distribution and monitoring of due diligence reports, materials and documents
• Assisting with closing and post-closing activities
• Preparing and drafting correspondence and documents
• Performing electronic research using internet-based research tools
• Communicating regularly with attorneys and Paralegal Team Lead regarding the status of projects and deadlines and informing attorneys and Paralegal Team Lead of any issues or concerns in meeting deadlines
• Corresponding with clients and third-party vendors, in writing, by telephone or electronic communications, as directed by attorneys or paralegals
• Entering time and descriptions into timekeeping system and release time daily

• Ability to manage and take ownership of numerous tasks and projects simultaneously in an organized manner
• Analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• must have good judgment
• Ability to track and organize large amounts of data, both hardcopy and electronic, for easy filing and retrieval
• Ability to communicate internally and with external clients, vendors and service providers, professionally, clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to problem solve, think independently and handle projects with minimal supervision
• Flexibility to arrive early, stay late or work weekends with little or no notice
• Ability to regularly report to work on the days and times scheduled
• Bachelor’s Degree and Paralegal Certificate preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience in commercial real estate transactions preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated skills in Word, Excel, PDF-based programs, and databases. PowerPoint preferred

Additional compensation may include an annual discretionary bonus