Real Estate Legal Assistant Paralegal

Job Title: Real Estate Legal Assistant Paralegal
Job Overview:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Real Estate Legal Assistant Paralegal to join our client to support a busy real estate legal team and help drive the efficient execution of transactional work. This onsite, direct hire position in New York, NY partners closely with attorneys to manage active matters, coordinate client interactions, and ensure timely closings. The role blends administrative coordination with substantive paralegal duties in a fast paced environment. Success in this role comes from strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with confidence.
Compensation:
$80,000 – $100,000 per year
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, standard business hours
Key Responsibilities of the Real Estate Legal Assistant Paralegal:

• Coordinate legal and administrative support for real estate transactions, including document preparation, closing support, and maintaining detailed transaction checklists
• Manage client intake and matter setup, including conflict checks, engagement documentation, billing support, and ongoing communication with clients and stakeholders
• Oversee scheduling, calendar management, travel coordination, and meeting logistics for attorneys, ensuring deadlines and priorities are consistently met
• Organize, maintain, and retrieve documents across internal systems, while compiling digital and physical closing binders and tracking signatures and deliverables
• Support financial and operational processes such as time entry, expense reports, invoice follow up, and tracking accounts receivable activity

Qualifications and Skills for the Real Estate Legal Assistant Paralegal:

• At least three years of experience in a law firm setting, with exposure to commercial real estate or corporate transactions preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications along with experience using document and case management systems such as iManage or similar platforms
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast paced environment
• Effective communication skills with a professional approach to client interaction, teamwork, and coordination across multiple parties
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and handle sensitive information with discretion

Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on a range of real estate transactions while gaining hands on exposure to all phases of deal execution. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, building practical knowledge and strengthening your legal skill set. The position provides a consistent environment where attention to detail and organization directly contribute to successful outcomes.
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp to hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we have grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting and Finance, Call Center and Office Support, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.