Commercial Real Estate Paralegal - New Haven, Hartford or Stamford at Oak Ridge Legal Search in Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Job description

• A highly regarded, full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join its sophisticated Commercial Real Estate practice in New Haven (preferred), Hartford or Stamford.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned paralegal who enjoys taking ownership of transactions and working directly with attorneys and clients on the financing, acquisition, and disposition of commercial real estate, including complex multi-family and multi-state transactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft commercial loan closing documents, purchase and sale agreements, correspondence, and memoranda
• Review loan commitment letters and prepare transaction and closing checklists
• Coordinate and review title, survey, zoning, insurance, municipal, UCC, litigation, bankruptcy, and corporate due diligence
• Prepare and coordinate pre- and post-closing packages
• Handle post-closing matters, including e-recordings, recording issues, final title policies, document transmittals, and outstanding undertaking items
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing transaction-related funds with the firm's Finance Department

Requirements

• 6+ years of legal experience involving commercial real estate transactions
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate financing and closing processes
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines
• Strong judgment, initiative, and commitment to client service
• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer-assisted legal resources

Skills

Required

• Microsoft Office
• Computer-assisted legal resources

Benefits

• The firm offers a competitive base salary commensurate with experience, and a wide array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, long term disability, short term disability, and a 401(k) plan. In addition, they offer a hybrid work schedule, provide a collaborative and supportive work environment; and encourage and support integrity, diversity, collaboration, and professional growth.