Real Estate Paralegal

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Coordinate end-to-end property transaction settlements and carry primary responsibility for title and boundary review. The role suits an experienced transactional paralegal who works well at pace and is ready to take on growing responsibility.

What you'll do

• Oversee each phase of property transaction settlements, from opening a file to final funding.
• Hold primary responsibility for title and boundary review across each file.
• Work closely with colleagues across matters and learn through hands-on guidance from senior attorneys.

What we're looking for

• 3 to 7 years of transactional real estate experience, including property settlements and multifamily matters.
• Hands-on experience managing commercial title and survey work.
• Background in setting up business entities and ownership structures used to acquire real estate.
• Prior experience at a mid-sized or large law firm.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Confident drafting and editing skills and comfort working at a fast pace.

Bonus points

• Familiarity with preparing or checking property sale contracts or written legal opinions.
• Affordable housing finance experience, including tax credit and federally financed deal work.
• Real estate due diligence experience.
• Familiarity with commercial loan structures and capital stacks.

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 70,000 to 150,000 per year
• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Discretionary year-end bonus

Location and work model

• New York, NY or Buffalo, NY, United States
• On-site
• Full-time