Commercial Real Estate Paralegal (Commercial Real Estate Experience Required)

Job Summary

• The Paralegal will play a critical role in supporting our legal team and property management division. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of real estate legal matters, including contract administration, lease enforcement, evictions, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will bring strong legal acumen, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Review: Assist in the review, drafting, and negotiation of leases, vendor agreements, purchase agreements, and other real estate-related contracts.
• Property Management Legal Support: Work closely with the property management team to address legal issues such as tenant defaults, evictions, lease enforcement, and dispute resolution.
• Estoppels, SNDAs, and Terminations: Provide support in the preparation and review of estoppel certificates, subordination non-disturbance and attornment agreements (SNDAs), and lease termination documents.
• Legal Research: Research federal, state, and local real estate laws and regulations; track legislative changes impacting commercial property operations.
• Document Management: Maintain and organize legal documents, files, and correspondence to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and compliance.
• Compliance: Monitor and help ensure compliance with applicable real estate, zoning, and lease laws and regulations.
• Liaison Role: Act as a key point of contact between legal counsel, internal teams, tenants, and outside vendors to facilitate the resolution of legal and operational matters.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial real estate paralegal experience
• Solid understanding of real estate law, lease agreements, and property management legal issues
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis)
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Self-starter who thrives both independently and as part of a collaborative team

• $65,000 - $95,000/year