Transactional Commercial Real Estate Paralegal - Hybrid Flexibility

Madison, NJ 07940

Posted: 09/10/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Category: Legal Support Job Number: 9429

Job Description


We currently have a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal available with a growing law firm in the Florham Park, NJ area (zip code 07932). The ideal candidate must have strong transactional skills, including commercial real estate experience in representing banks/lending institutions in loans and should have experience drafting loan documents and reviewing all due diligence items, title, etc. in connection with the loan from beginning to end.

Position responsibilities are
  • Representing banks, borrowers, buyers, and seller;
  • Reviewing title binders; identifying issues needing resolution;
  • Reviewing of mortgage commitments; ordering title searches, surveying and any other documents necessary for closing;
  • Reading survey descriptions and comparing to title property description survey;
  • Drafting/reviewing all closing documents (notes, mortgages, deeds, Affidavits of Title, leases/amendments/terminations, UCC’s, SNDA’s, estoppels and all corporate closing documents including formation documents, resolutions/consents, etc.);
  • Working directly with lenders; preparing draft loan documents;
  • Acting as liaison between clients, brokers and attorneys;
  • Preparing figures/closing costs, closing statements;
  • Clearing title issues for closing, including ordering mortgage and/or lien payoffs;
  • Preparing disbursement authorizations for funds; record/file all documents;
  • Handling all post-closing items through issuance of title policy including post-closing binders;
While this position has mostly real estate responsibilities, there is also the opportunity for some corporate responsibilities. Training will be provided. These  include:
  • Organize corporate records and conduct due diligence reviews;
  • Assist in the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporate entities and prepare related documents;

Position requirements are
  • Must have a Paralegal certification, a college degree or no less than five years of law firm or the equivalent company law department; Will also consider candidates with transactional experience from a title company or bank.  
  • Strong technical skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word  and Excel;
  • Possess the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
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