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Herbert Smith Freehills

Commerical RE Paralegal

New York

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Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$120,000 – $145,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
29 Sept 2026

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the posting

The Opportunity

Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000. Hybrid schedule.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to support attorneys in the handling of sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.

  • Review of title commitments and surveys, summarize underlying exceptions, identify title and survey issues, and work with attorneys, title companies and surveyors to resolve, including preparation of a title memos and recommended endorsements and affirmative insurance.
  • Review and summarize leases and diligence reports.
  • Order and review UCC and tax lien search reports judgment/lien/bankruptcy searches, good standing certificates.
  • Prepare basic corporate formation documents for real estate entities, including resolutions and consents for real estate transactions.
  • Prepare, maintain and track closing checklists and timelines.
  • Prepare miscellaneous closing documents.
  • Review estoppel certificates and SNDAs.
  • Coordinate and organize documents for multi-state and multi-asset transactions.
  • Follow up on and organization of post-closing items including recorded documents and post-closing requirements.

Team

People

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

New York

Contract type

Permanent Contract

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is an equal opportunity employer. The firm is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical handicap or disability, age, citizenship status, alienage, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other criteria prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

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