Real Estate Paralegal
13 days ago
Lawrence
Job DescriptionExperienced Real Estate Paralegal Rosenberg Law Group, PLLC – Brooklyn & Lawrence, NY About Us Rosenberg Law Group, PLLC is a boutique New York law firm focused on real estate transactions and related matters. We represent buyers, sellers, and financial institutions in residential & commercial transactions throughout New York State. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal with a strong background in New York real estate transactions. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing files from contract through closing and post-closing in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The candidate must be capable of handling closing issues on the fly and working independently while coordinating with attorneys, lenders, brokers, title companies, and clients. Key Responsibilities • Manage files from contract through closing and post-closing, • Assist with drafting and reviewing contracts of sale and riders, • Review and clear title reports, surveys, and title exceptions, • Request and follow up on title revisions, updates, endorsements, and policy language requirements, • Prepare, review, and organize closing packages, • Review lender packages and ensure all documents are complete and accurate, • Balance Closing Disclosures (CDs) and handle revisions/adjustments as needed, • Coordinate and process fundings, including preparing and arranging wires and checks, • Schedule and coordinate closings with clients, lenders, brokers, and title companies, • Scan, distribute, and track closing packages and related documents, • Send out and track Homeowner’s Insurance (HOI) checks, • Address and resolve post-closing issues, • Follow up on outstanding documents, title requirements, and closing checklists, • Coordinate couriering of documents when necessary, • Assist with resolving closing issues and last-minute changes in real time, • Notarize affidavits and closing documents as needed, • Maintain organized files and manage a high-volume transactional caseloadQualifications, • Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate (preferred), • 2–5+ years of NY real estate transactional experience (required), • Strong knowledge of residential real estate closings (commercial experience a plus), • Experience working with buyers, sellers, and/or lenders, • Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills, • Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment, • Detail-oriented and client-focused, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal/real estate software systemsPreferred Experience (Plus Factors), • Experience using Close-It Plus, • Familiarity with lender-side closings and CD balancing, • Experience handling high-volume transactional files, • Notary Public license preferred Compensation & Benefits, • Competitive salary (commensurate with experience), • Paid time off and holidays, • Professional development opportunities, • Long-term growth within a collaborative boutique firm Why Join Us? At Rosenberg Law Group, PLLC, you’ll work directly with experienced attorneys in a collaborative, hands-on environment where your work plays a critical role in successful real estate transactions. We offer: • A supportive and team-oriented culture, • Meaningful responsibility and client interaction, • Diverse and engaging transactional work, • Opportunities for long-term professional growth If you’re an experienced real estate paralegal looking to join a growing boutique firm where your expertise is valued, we’d love to hear from you.