Commercial Real Estate and Finance Paralegal

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Compensation
Base salary to $50,000-$60,000 plus Paid Overtime, Performance-based Bonus; Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Paid Time Off; 401K; Life and AD&D Insurance; Savings Accounts and more in one of America's best employers!
Location
Long Island – Great Neck, NY
The Organization
Highly Respected Mid-Sized U.S. National Law Firm
Key Responsibilities
SUMMARY
A mid-sized law firm is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to join their Long Island Office and support the Finance and Real Estate Practice Group. Someone with experience assisting attorneys with matters related to the acquisition and financing of capital assets, including real property, equipment and major capital improvements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with all phases of commercial and residential real estate, including sale, exchange, purchase, development, construction financing and refinancing, leasing, syndication and local and federal regulation
Order, review and file title reports, surveys, settlement statements, lien searches, and exceptions documents
Draft and review contracts, deeds, leases, purchase and sale agreements, estoppels and SNDA’s
Collaborate with title insurance agencies and outside counsel to coordinate title searches and clearances and resolve any issues prior to extending commercial loan title policy
Obtain and review UCC reports and assist in resolution of security interest issues
Handle the preparation and maintenance of closing checklists
Draft and assemble closing documents and prepare closing binders
Review closing documents for accuracy regarding prorated taxes and closing and settlement costs
Maintain files, databases, and records for owned and leased real estate, equipment, bonds, loans, etc.
Conduct extensive research for real estate property records and general financial and tax information related to local governmental entities and corporations
Review officer’s certificates, resolutions, organizational documents, and other due diligence materials
Assist with the preparation of architect and construction contracts for new and renovation design of commercial and residential properties
Facilitate all logistics for equipment acquisition and leasing, with both tax-exempt and traditional equipment lessors
Required Skills
4 years of Commercial Real Estate and Finance paralegal experience within a law firm
Knowledgeable of tax exempt and taxable financing related to commercial real estate transactions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff
Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred

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