Empire State Realty Trust · 4 hours ago
Real Estate Paralegal
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expEmpire State Realty Trust, Inc. is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a diverse portfolio of real estate assets. The Real Estate Paralegal will support the Chief Counsel in managing real estate transactions and litigation, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal processes.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Review leases to assess landlord and tenant rights, remedies and/or obligations and confirm economic terms
Coordinate document signing process and obtain internal approvals from other departments within the company
Draft basic legal documents related to leasing, commercial real estate and collections matters
Review and approve “draft” and final LOC security deposits and related lease provisions
Track, support and report action for internal and external counsel on leasing matters, construction related matters, real estate transactions (e.g., acquisitions, financings, etc.), litigation and collections, and insurance and property tax
Summarize leases regarding, economic term, landlord and tenant rights, remedies and/or obligations
Communicate with tenants as needed
Coordinate the lease signing process, sublease consent process, and related approvals from other departments within the company
Coordinate procurement of lender approval of leases and SNDA’s where required
Update standard operating procedures for all leasing related activities
Track collections and litigation deadlines
Monitor status of disputes with tenants
Manage deadlines and provide status of all matters as requested
Organize/file legal documents
All other legal related tasks requested by the Chief Counsel, Real Estate and Real Estate Litigation Counsel
Qualification
Required
Five (5)+ years' legal experience in real estate
Must be able to work in fast-paced environment with accuracy
Organizational and analytical skills, with a customer service orientation
Detail-oriented with an ingrained dedication to integrity of work product
Enthusiastic with positive attitude
Takes initiative to identify issues and problem solve
Good time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects
Works efficiently and independently
Maintains professionalism in workplace
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to personal growth
Grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills
Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Willing to work after normal business hours when necessary
Benefits
Health/Dental/Vision insurance
Company sponsored Life, AD&D, STD (with Salary Continuation), and LTD Insurance
Voluntary Enhanced LTD Program
Voluntary Hospital, Accident, and Cancer Programs
401(k) with 100% match up to 5%
Paid parental leave
Pre-tax transit accounts
Employee Assistance Program for emotional, financial, and legal support
Generous paid time off
Flex remote work time
Flex Summer Fridays
Employee engagement programs
Volunteer time off
Continuing education
Complimentary Empire State Building Observatory access
Complimentary gym membership and other wellness benefits
Employee Discount Programs
Company
Empire State Realty Trust
Under CEO Anthony Malkin, Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT).
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$940M2024-04-10Post Ipo Debt· $225M
2024-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $715M
2013-10-03IPO
Leadership Team
Anthony Malkin
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
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