Paralegal, Commercial Real Estate ( New Jersey Office)

Job Description

Job Description

Paralegal, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, Litigation

Harwood Lloyd, LLP of Hackensack, NJ is looking to hire a full-time Paralegal with experience in Commercial Real Estate and Litigation to join our transactional group. The position requires hands on experience with our transactional attorneys to draft legal documents, and opening, maintaining and organizing client files. Whether it's monitoring attorney's calendars and answering client calls with a professional telephone etiquette, or scheduling Zoom meetings, your accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail ensure that things are done right the first time.

We offer a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees that includes health and dental insurance, long-term disability, firm-paid life insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching and profit sharing, generous paid time off allowance (PTO), paid holidays plus more!

ABOUT HARWOOD LLOYD, LLP

Harwood Lloyd, LLP is a full-service law firm that proudly serves regional and individual clients by offering the personal attention and service of a boutique firm with the experience and quality of a large national firm.

Today, our firm has grown to a roster of over 40 attorneys, each of whom has been carefully selected to ensure that we can meet the increasing demand for high levels of sophistication in every segment of the metropolitan area's expanding market. Harwood Lloyd's talent has been recognized by top publications in the legal industry, including US News - Best Lawyers in America "Best Law Firms," New Jersey Lawyers and 201 Magazine's Top Lawyers, and Super Lawyers for several years including 2025.

Our team shares the common goal of providing clients with high-quality customer service and excellent legal representation. We strive to create an environment where employees feel empowered to thrive personally and professionally .

NEW JERSEY PARALEGAL, COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

In our Commercial Real Estate department you work hand-in-hand with our attorneys to provide daily administrative support, filing motions and drafting legal documents, and opening, maintaining and organizing client files. Whether it's monitoring attorney's calendars and answering client calls with a professional telephone etiquette, or scheduling Zoom meetings, your accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail ensure that things are done right the first time.

Your positive, can-do attitude makes you a joy to work with for both clients and staff alike. While you are organized and love the satisfaction of getting things done, you are also a people person and enjoy interacting with clients, the courts, and colleagues throughout your workday. Though you are self-directed and able to work independently, you are also a team player who collaborates well with everyone at the firm to make things happen for our clients. You feel great about working for an ethical firm where customer service is a priority.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PARALEGAL

• Bank Loan Reviews
• Preparation of commercial leases, purchase and sales agreements, and closing binders
• Experience communicating directly with the courts and with clients
• Coordination of closings and meetings
• Experience with eCourts and foreclosures
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Detail oriented
• Current technological skills
• Team player

Are you able to prioritize tasks effectively? Can you function under pressure from deadlines? Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you flexible and resilient in an ever-evolving atmosphere? Do you exhibit sound judgment? Can you maintain strict confidentiality? If so, then you might just be perfect for this Legal Assistant position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm position, in-office.  Hybrid available.

READY TO JOIN OUR LAW FIRM?

If you feel that you would be right for this position at our law firm, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!