A boutique law firm located in New York City seeks an experienced Paralegal – Real Estate to join their team.  The position is onsite in the New York City office. Must be flexible with working occasional overtime including weekends. The salary range is $85K-$125K plus benefits. 

Primary Duties

The successful candidate will have 6-10 years of experience in real estate law and working with public/private financing, title/survey/zoning review, closing procedures, UCC (both preparation/filing of forms & lien searching), company/partnership formation and maintenance and public document retrieval. The essential functions are outlined below:

• Conducting research, coordinating document production and assisting the practice area attorneys with all aspects of filings, closings, and document review
• Review of title commitments, surveys, and zoning reports; preparation of title/survey/zoning objection letters
• Performing document retrieval such as: Status certificates, Charter documents, and UCC Searches
• Conducting corporate/LLC/LP/Trust Filings at the State Level; checks name availability
• Arranging for name reservations in various states, as required, drafting resolutions including deal specific, drafting documents for filing in any state, formation, amendment, dissolution, merger, conversion, qualification/registration, UCC, etc.
• Assisting with document review and drafting review results
• Organizing, arranging, staffing and maintaining data rooms
• Creating and/or updating closing memo, distribution of documents/signature pages, drafting closing certificates, control and maintenance of all relevant documents during the closing 
• Distributing closing documents and closing volumes

Requirements

• Minimum of 6-10 years of related experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, required
• Experience in healthcare M&A is a plus
• Experience working with public/private financing, title/survey/zoning review, closing procedures, UCC (both preparation/filing of forms & lien searching), company/partnership formation and maintenance and public document retrieval required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the firm and outside vendors
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the firm
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills, and able to anticipate needs
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects under pressure
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work late hours and/or weekends as the need arises

Frink-Hamlett Legal Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer and all  applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status.