Paralegal

The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is a public benefit corporation and the nation’s largest municipal Housing Finance Agency.  HDC’s programs support the construction and preservation of multi-family affordable housing in New York City.

Area of Talent:    Legal

Position Type:     Full Time/Non-Exempt

Salary Range:      $90,000 – $98,000

Office Location:  NYC/Financial District

Position Summary:

Responsibilities include coordinating efforts between attorneys and other third parties with respect to each assigned transaction and/or corporate matter. Primary responsibilities involve preparing, organizing, coordinating, and retrieving documentation as required for the legal department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Organizing and maintaining digital and physical filing systems for the legal department
• Developing, monitoring, and updating closing and other checklists for affordable housing real estate transactions
• Preparing documents and coordinating the execution, compilation and finalization with other parties’ counsel, lenders, governmental agencies, vendors, etc.
• Assembling and creating real estate files post-closing
• Facilitating the review of corporate documents
• Retrieving and organizing documentation as required for real estate transactions, reviewing and analyzing certificates, recorded documents, and surveys
• Preparing letters, resolutions, and consents
• Assisting with preparation of board-related material
• Handling general miscellaneous needs of the legal department, as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• An associate’s degree from an accredited college in a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience supporting a real estate practice group or law firm; or a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to the above.

• Notary public license required. (Reimbursement for costs of commission provided.)

• Title and survey experience a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, attorneys and lenders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associated with each transaction
• Experience with complex real estate transactions
• Ability to work collaboratively

It is strongly preferred that you submit a cover letter with your resume. You may also fax your resume and cover letter to (212)227-6816.

HDC demonstrates a strong commitment to its employees by providing a salary that is competitive and commensurate with experience and excellent benefits, including: 

• Health Benefits at a reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision Benefits at no cost
• Retirement savings plan with a generous match and a pension plan
• Paid holiday, vacation, sick time and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities 
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible employees 
• Wellness reimbursement 
• Back-up Caregiver Benefit

HDC is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

HDC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, HDC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please complete the reasonable accommodations section on the application or contact Human Resources by emailing [email protected].