Real Estate Paralegal

Schedule: Four (4) days in-office / One (1) remote day (Friday)

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.

Overview

The Commercial Real Estate Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys by conducting factual investigations, preparing legal documents, and performing legal research. This role plays a key part in supporting litigation strategy, case preparation, and ongoing legal proceedings.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize exhibits and supporting materials for pleadings.
• Conduct legal research to support litigation matters.
• Electronically file documents via NYSCEF and ECF.
• Prepare correspondence and deliver courtesy copies to the court.
• Serve documents on relevant parties.
• Coordinate with process servers for document service.
• Bate-stamp and redact documents for production using DocsCorp.
• Prepare pleadings binders and maintain case files.
• Organize research materials, attorney notes, and client documents.
• Maintain and update the litigation case calendar.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, including subpoenas, restraining notices, information subpoenas, notices of entry, notices of appeal, RJIs, notices of appearance, and notices of electronic filing.
• Organize documents and materials for trial preparation.
• Assemble trial binders for attorney use.
• Perform administrative tasks such as scanning, organizing working documents, and general file management.
• Travel to court to file documents when necessary.
• Maintain both electronic and hard-copy filing systems.
• Draft correspondence and respond to written and verbal inquiries.
• Type, prepare, and proofread legal and related documents.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of real estate paralegal experience.
• Associate degree in Legal Studies or Paralegal Certification required.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and time-management abilities.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with databases and tracking systems.
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Self-starter with initiative and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience with document management software is a plus. xrczosw

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.