Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support a busy residential real estate practice in Saratoga Springs, New York. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can manage a steady caseload, communicate effectively with clients, and keep transactions moving on schedule. The ideal candidate brings practical real estate knowledge, works well in a fast-paced environment, and can contribute either independently or in partnership with senior paralegal support.

Responsibilities:
• Manage a high-volume portfolio of residential real estate matters, overseeing approximately 35 active files at a time.
• Open and organize new matters, maintain accurate file records, and ensure documentation is complete throughout each stage of the transaction.
• Communicate with clients, respond to questions, and provide timely updates to support a smooth closing process.
• Prepare transaction materials related to sales and title work, ensuring accuracy and readiness for upcoming deadlines.
• Review real estate-related documents such as tax bills, statements of sale, and title materials to support file progression.
• Coordinate priorities across multiple matters, balancing competing deadlines while maintaining consistent follow-through.
• Handle assigned title management and other discrete paralegal tasks with minimal supervision when needed.• At least 3 years of paralegal experience, including hands-on work in residential real estate.
• Strong understanding of real estate terminology, documents, and transaction workflows.
• Ability to interpret common closing-related materials, including tax bills and statements of sale.
• Proven organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple files in a deadline-driven setting.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to shift between priorities without losing accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for client interaction and internal coordination.
• Ability to work independently on full-cycle matters or support a senior paralegal on focused assignments.
• Additional background in estate planning or litigation is helpful, but not required.