Hill Wallack LLP · 2 weeks ago
Real Estate - Legal Assistant
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expHill Wallack LLP is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support their legal team with various tasks related to real estate transactions. The role involves assisting attorneys with real estate transactions, preparing and reviewing documents, conducting title analysis, and facilitating communication with clients and other parties involved in the transactions.
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Hiring Manager
Laura Katana
Responsibilities
Assist attorneys in handling all aspects of real estate transactions from inception to closing
Prepare, review, and organize real estate documents including purchase agreements, leases, easements, and deeds
Conduct and review title and survey analysis; identify and resolve title and survey issues
Coordinate due diligence, including zoning, environmental, and corporate document reviews
Draft and manage closing checklists; track deadlines and documentation for real estate and lending transactions
Order, review, and summarize UCC, judgment, and lien searches
Assist in preparing loan closing documents, including promissory notes, mortgages/deeds of trust, and security agreements
Coordinate and/or attend closings; prepare closing binders and post-closing documentation
Communicate with clients, lenders, title companies, and opposing counsel to facilitate transaction closings
Maintain electronic and physical file organization in accordance with firm policies
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree a plus; Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
3+ years of experience as a paralegal in real estate, banking and/or creditor rights/bankruptcy
Strong knowledge of real estate and loan closing processes
Familiarity with ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, title commitments, and endorsements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with legal practice management software is a plus
Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines
Preferred
Experience with real estate closing or representation of lenders in commercial real estate closings
Familiarity with local/state filing requirements and electronic recording systems
Notary Public certification a plus
Company
Hill Wallack LLP
Founded in 1978, Hill Wallack LLP is a leading law firm with offices in Princeton, Cedar Knolls and Red Bank, New Jersey, Yardley, Pennsylvania and New York City, Chicago and Florida.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeanine Foley
Chief Operating Officer
Abby Webb
Partner
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