This is a lead paralegal role involving full-lifecycle litigation support—from early case strategy through trial and post-trial phases. The position offers a mix of in-office collaboration (~3 days/week) and remote flexibility.
Responsibilities Include:
Qualifications:
Work Schedule:
Hybrid model: approximately 60% in-office, 40% remote. Some travel and overtime may be required based on trial schedules.
Real Estate Paralegal – New York
The Real Estate Paralegal (Legal Specialist) is responsible for providing support to, and is an integral member of, the Real Estate Section. The position reports to the Real Estate Paralegal Manager.
Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive title and survey reviews for commercial real estate transactions, including but not limited to, the review of title insurance commitments and ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys; prepare comprehensive title and survey summaries, including document abstracts, for internal section review and external client review.
Negotiate diligence materials with title companies, surveyors and zoning companies, including, but not limited to, title insurance policy pro formas, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys and zoning analysis reports.
Draft title objection letters, title response letters, conveyance documents, and other title clearance documents, including, but not limited to, estoppel certificates, subordination agreements, releases, memorandums and notices.
Advise on and coordinate title clearance matters; manage related transaction deadlines.
Prepare and review drafts of leases and amendments.
Advise attorneys and clients on ALTA title insurance standards, NSPS survey standards, and title curative matters.
Assist attorneys with coordination of commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, loan transactions, joint ventures, ground-lease transactions and development transactions.
Coordinate execution and recording of real estate documents.
Maintain proper post-closing records in accordance with Real Estate Section and firm procedures, including closing binders and post-closing title clearance items.
Participate in ongoing Real Estate Paralegal group and Real Estate Section professional development, including the mentoring of junior paralegals and junior attorneys.
Assume additional responsibilities as requested.
This role requires 60% in office presence; remote work is permissible 40% of the time.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required.
6+ years of transactional experience, primarily in a commercial real estate practice of a large or mid-sized law firm with a billable hour requirement.
Strong title, survey, and zoning review experience is required.
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to execute through to completion.
Creative problem-solving skills, reasoning ability, and logical thought process.
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize competing demands, and meet various deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to professionally interact and collaborate with colleagues at all levels.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Outstanding sense of customer service.
Enthusiastic, proactive, and positive attitude.
Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
Must be self-motivated to produce quality work.
High level of integrity and honesty.
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to quickly get up to speed and master new applications and software is critical.
Flexibility to work overtime when necessary.
We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded NYC defense firm known for its litigation bench strength and high-exposure matters.
This is a key hire for a seasoned trial attorney with 5± years of defense experience and courtroom confidence. You’ll take the lead on complex injury cases — often involving catastrophic injuries, liability disputes, and technical expert coordination.
Represent clients in state and federal court through all phases of litigation — from motion practice to verdict
Handle cases involving significant damages and intricate fact patterns
Work closely with experts: biomechanical, psychiatric, forensic, medical, and toxicology
Maintain full ownership of case files, including independent billing
Have 5–7 years of defense litigation experience with trial and courtroom exposure
Have managed expert-heavy litigation in personal injury, premises liability, or products liability matters
Prefer a private firm environment — no in-house insurance backgrounds, please
Can handle your own billing and docket management
Hybrid NYC role, with a brief onboarding/training period in Mineola