Real Estate Paralegal

Schedule: Four (4) days in-office / One (1) remote day (Friday)

Overview

The Commercial Real Estate Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys by conducting factual investigations, preparing legal documents, and performing legal research. This role plays a key part in supporting litigation strategy, case preparation, and ongoing legal proceedings.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize exhibits and supporting materials for pleadings.
• Conduct legal research to support litigation matters.
• Electronically file documents via NYSCEF and ECF.
• Prepare correspondence and deliver courtesy copies to the court.
• Serve documents on relevant parties.
• Coordinate with process servers for document service.
• Bate-stamp and redact documents for production using DocsCorp.
• Prepare pleadings binders and maintain case files.
• Organize research materials, attorney notes, and client documents.
• Maintain and update the litigation case calendar.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, including subpoenas, restraining notices, information subpoenas, notices of entry, notices of appeal, RJIs, notices of appearance, and notices of electronic filing.
• Organize documents and materials for trial preparation.
• Assemble trial binders for attorney use.
• Perform administrative tasks such as scanning, organizing working documents, and general file management.
• Travel to court to file documents when necessary.
• Maintain both electronic and hard-copy filing systems.
• Draft correspondence and respond to written and verbal inquiries.
• Type, prepare, and proofread legal and related documents.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of real estate paralegal experience.
• Associate degree in Legal Studies or Paralegal Certification required.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and time-management abilities.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with databases and tracking systems.
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Self-starter with initiative and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience with document management software is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.