Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

EA Talent Solutions is partnering with a reputable NYC law firm — a boutique real estate practice based in lower Manhattan — to find a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal (Lender-Side). This role sits within a collaborative, close-knit team handling sophisticated real estate finance and transactional work, where paralegals take real ownership of complex, high-value matters and manage loan transactions from inception through closing.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys on lender-side commercial real estate financings, including mortgage loans, construction loans, bridge loans, and other permanent financing transactions
• Prepare, organize, and track loan documentation packages, including mortgage documents, assignments, and UCC financing statements
• Conduct and manage title and survey review; identify encumbrances, exceptions, and defects and escalate as appropriate
• Organize, review, and analyze legal due diligence received in connection with loan transactions
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements, mortgage recordings, and related instruments in New York and other jurisdictions
• Coordinate entity formation documentation, organizational document review, and good standing certifications for borrower and guarantor entities
• Coordinate with borrower's counsel, title companies, surveyors, and other transaction parties to manage due diligence and closing deliverables
• Facilitate pre-closing checklists, ensure closing conditions are satisfied prior to funding, and track and remediate post-closing items
• Maintain accurate electronic deal files, closing binders, and post-closing deliverable packages

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years of paralegal experience at a law firm representing commercial real estate lenders
• Hands-on experience with commercial real estate finance and demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume deal pipeline independently with minimal oversight
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional, polished demeanor
• Strong client service mindset, comfortable managing relationships with sophisticated institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals
• Highly responsive, organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work overtime as needed to support closing timelines
• New York State Notary Public License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred Skills

• Prior exposure to commercial loan documentation, UCC filings, or multi-jurisdictional real estate transactions
• Familiarity with construction loan transactions, mezzanine structures, or portfolio financing
• Experience with Airtable or similar matter and pipeline tracking platforms

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience: $100,000 - $130,000
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off

As a recruitment and workforce management service, we are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity in all recruitment processes. We conduct our services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity laws. We do not discriminate against candidates on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. All candidate referrals are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and the requirements of the position. Clients engaging our services are reminded of their own legal responsibilities to uphold anti-discrimination laws and are expected to treat all referred candidates fairly and lawfully throughout the hiring process.