Real Estate Paralegal

Overview

McGuireWoods has a need for an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join its team in New York.  This role will service a wide range of transactions and support an active commercial real estate practice. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, strong organizational and multitasking skills, and will embrace a team mentality.

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Responsibilities

• Review of title insurance commitments and property exception documents in connection with loan policies and owner’s policies.
• Review of surveys for compliance with ALTA and lender qualifications.
• Order and review UCC and tax lien search reports.
• Review of title and survey to create title objection letters and preparation of closing documents for purchase and sale of commercial real estate.
• Review of New York City zoning reports, including certificates of occupancy and HPD violations
• Review of Commercial Leases, estoppel certificates and SNDAs.
• Prepare and maintain closing checklists and timelines.
• Coordinate and organize documents for multi-state and multi-asset transactions.
• Prepare and negotiate escrow closing instructions.

Qualifications

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