Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
444 Hoes Lane, Suite 200 Piscataway, NJ 08854 US
Job Description
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join a small, collaborative law firm in the New Brunswick, NJ area. The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will support attorneys in complex commercial real estate and finance transactions, with a primary focus on commercial loan closings for institutional and bank lenders.
Commercial Real Estate Paralegal Position Responsibilities Are:
- Manage commercial real estate loan closings from inception through post-closing, including acquisitions, refinances, construction loans, and modifications
- Review and independently work through lender closing checklists, ensuring all conditions are satisfied and documented
- Draft, review, and coordinate execution of loan documents
- Coordinate with banks, borrowers, title companies, surveyors, and opposing counsel to resolve closing issues
- Prepare and organize closing binders (electronic and/or hard copy) and oversee post-closing deliverables
- File and track UCCs, mortgages, and other recordable documents
- Maintain detailed closing checklists and ensure compliance with lender requirements and internal procedures
- Assist attorneys with ongoing loan administration, amendments, extensions, and payoff matters
Commercial Real Estate Position Requirements Are:
- 3+ years of experience as a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal, with demonstrated experience in bank or institutional lender closings
- Proven ability to run with lender closing checklists independently and manage multiple transactions simultaneously
- Strong knowledge of commercial loan documentation and closing procedures
- Experience working directly with banks, title companies, and outside counsel
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency with document management systems and Microsoft Office