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We are looking for a detail-oriented Real Estate Transactions Paralegal to support a legal practice in Sayreville, New Jersey on a *FULLY ON-SITE* Contract basis. This role focuses primarily on commercial and residential real estate matters, with a significant emphasis on land development work, while also assisting with litigation-related tasks and administrative legal support. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, experience handling transactional files, and confidence working with legal technology and document management tools.
Job Responsibility
Coordinate documentation and file management for commercial and residential real estate transactions from initial intake through closing
Prepare, review, and organize legal materials related to land development matters, which will make up a substantial portion of the workload
Maintain case and matter records using legal case management software, ensuring deadlines, status updates, and key documents are tracked accurately
Assist attorneys with litigation support activities, including discovery preparation, document compilation, and research support
Draft routine legal correspondence, forms, and transactional documents with close attention to accuracy and formatting
Handle document exchange and secure file distribution through shared document platforms to support efficient collaboration
Perform legal and property-related research using online research tools and summarize findings for attorney review
Provide administrative and secretarial support as needed, including scheduling, filing, and general matter coordination
Requirements
At least 2 years of paralegal experience, within real estate law (Commercial/Residential/Land Development)
Practical experience supporting commercial real estate and residential real estate transactions
Familiarity with land development matters and related legal documentation
Working knowledge of litigation support and discovery processes
Proficiency with case management software, Microsoft Office, legal research platforms, and secure document-sharing systems
Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
Excellent written communication skills and careful attention to detail in legal documentation
What we offer
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance