Vaco by Highspring · 4 hours ago
Paralegal
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$92K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expVaco by Highspring is representing a prominent international big law firm seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Real Estate Paralegal to join their dynamic team. This role is central to their real estate practice, requiring management of the lifecycle of transactions from initial research to closing coordination.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Ciara Piazza
Responsibilities
Meet billable hour expectations by proactively securing work and maintaining meticulous, daily time logs in accordance with firm and outside counsel guidelines
Conduct comprehensive title, zoning, and survey research; manage and coordinate the review process for these critical documents
Lead real estate closings, including the preparation of closing binders and the resolution of all post-closing matters
Ensure strict adherence to the firm's Client File Maintenance policy. This includes managing both electronic and hardcopy files, barcoding, and ensuring timely file closure
Contribute to firm-sanctioned non-billable projects, including pro bono initiatives and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years of Real Estate paralegal or related business experience
High school diploma required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research databases
Exceptional interpersonal communication, diplomacy, and the ability to remain calm and productive under high-pressure deadlines
Preferred
Big law experience highly preferred
Experience coordinating work for case clerks or junior paralegals is a plus
College degree preferred
A Paralegal certificate (NALA or State-specific) is highly encouraged
Intermediate knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Rules
Company
Vaco by Highspring
Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase