Paralegal - Real Estate Title and Survey

The Paralegal – Real Estate Title and Survey is a valued member of our preeminent Real Estate practice who will focus on title and survey review along with servicing a wide range of transactions and supporting real estate lawyers across our firm.

Our global real estate group is renowned for first-class legal skills and market knowledge. As an integrated, cross-border group, we bring client-focused innovation to bear in pioneering new deal structures and in delivering legal services.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of title and survey work, be known for proactively completing tasks and following through with the speedy resolution of issues with minimal supervision and demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines under very tight time constraints and other demands. This position will, at times, require work outside of typical business-day hours in order to meet transaction closing requirements.

This is a billable position requiring accurate and timely submission of matter-attributable billable hours, with a billing requirement of at least 1,650 hours per evaluation period.

For purposes of supervision and reporting, the position will receive day-to-day work direction and oversight from the Real Estate partners. Administratively, the position will report to the Director of Practice Support.

The position’s primary responsibilities include:

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of title and survey review across all types and sizes of transactions for the firm’s Real Estate practice.

• Review and summarize exceptions listed in title commitments, identify and analyze title issues, finalize pro formas and related endorsements, assist with collating and coordinating flood due diligence for clients, and work closely with deal attorneys to develop practical solutions or structure alternatives for title issues.

• Execute the timely completion of due diligence deliverables, often under tight transaction deadlines.

• Manage various transactions, which vary in size and complexity from single-property deals to complex portfolios involving 50 to 100 properties or significantly more.

• Support and partner with attorneys, who will work directly with title companies, borrower’s counsel, and other third parties to ensure all diligence is completed efficiently and accurately.

• Meet the minimum requirement of 1,650 annual billable hours.

• All members of the firm are encouraged to participate in our firm’s Global Responsible Business program.

• Work on other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with or without direct supervision and coordinate multiple projects.

• Ability to prioritize, be flexible, and perform well under pressure with strong time-management skills.

• Demonstrates sound judgment and strong adherence and sensitivity to confidential matters.

• Ability to work well with and gain the confidence of professionals and attorneys at all levels.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word) and other computer skills.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Five (5)+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably from a large law firm or title company environment required.

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Experience performing diligence directly.

Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET, including one hour for lunch, with the willingness and ability to work overtime, as needed.

In New York, the expected base salary range for this role is $99,000 - $117,000 per year. 

This range reflects a good-faith estimate of pay at the time of posting; the actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications. This position is eligible for additional forms of compensation, which may include annual discretionary bonuses.  Employees in this role are also eligible for benefits offered by the firm, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions, which currently include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; and paid time off. Please review this link for more information regarding employee benefits in the United States.

This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected].