A mid-sized U.S. law firm is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to join their Long Island Office and support the Finance and Real Estate Practice Group.  Someone with experience assisting attorneys with matters related to the acquisition and financing of capital assets, including real property, equipment and major capital improvements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with all phases of commercial and residential real estate, including sale, exchange, purchase, development, construction financing and refinancing, leasing, syndication and local and federal regulation
• Order, review and file title reports, surveys, settlement statements, lien searches, and exceptions documents
• Draft and review contracts, deeds, leases, purchase and sale agreements, estoppels and SNDA’s
• Collaborate with title insurance agencies and outside counsel to coordinate title searches and clearances and resolve any issues prior to extending commercial loan title policy 
• Obtain and review UCC reports and assist in resolution of security interest issues 
• Handle the preparation and maintenance of closing checklists
• Draft and assemble closing documents and prepare closing binders
• Review closing documents for accuracy regarding prorated taxes and closing and settlement costs
• Maintain files, databases, and records for owned and leased real estate, equipment, bonds, loans, etc.
• Conduct extensive research for real estate property records and general financial and tax information related to local governmental entities and corporations
• Review officer’s certificates, resolutions, organizational documents, and other due diligence materials
• Assist with the preparation of architect and construction contracts for new and renovation design of commercial and residential properties
• Facilitate all logistics for equipment acquisition and leasing, with both tax-exempt and traditional equipment lessors

• 4+ years of Commercial Real Estate paralegal experience within a law firm
• Knowledgeable of tax exempt and taxable financing related to commercial real estate transactions 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff
• Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred
• A person seeking a long term and secure career in a respected law firm.  They are seeking a paralegal who wants a career vs. a job.

Filcro Legal Staffing Corporate Paralegal Jobs Lake Success or Great Neck
Resume fax: 212-599-4772
Resume Submission: e-mail link

By appointment, please 
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The Corporate Paralegal will assist the Business Practice Group. This person will provide assistance on general commercial matters including contracts, mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, tax matters, real estate and corporate matters.  Ideal for a Long Island resident who wants to work close to home. Paralegal jobs like this on Long Island are rare. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Able to form and dissolve various business and entities in NY, NJ, FL and CT 
• Register (not-for-profit) entities with NY State Charities Bureau and apply for both federal and state tax exemptions answering client billing and payment queries timely and accurately
• Conduct lien searches and assist attorneys with closings 
• Legal research on Westlaw and other online databases 
• Draft audit response letters
• Calculate Delaware franchise tax (both methods); also calculate franchise tax for other jurisdictions
• Assist with drafting of secured lending certificates and consents
• Assist in due diligence matters
• Prepare and file incorporation and formation documents, typically in Delaware but also other jurisdictions.
• Calculate Delaware franchise tax (both methods); also calculate franchise tax for other jurisdictions
• Pre-closing: Handle signature page distribution; Prepare closing certificates; Prepare closing files
• Order certified copies and good standing certificates
• Identify and resolve problems that arise
• Prepare, draft and file UCC statements, amendments and termination statements
• Review collateral description 
• Prepare initial draft of closing checklist
• Assist with closing, including track down signature pages, file in dates, track down final agreements and provide general support 
• Prepare closing book index and assembles closing book.

• 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience in a law firm
• College degree preferred
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent proofreading skills and a detail-oriented work manner
• Availability to work additional hours, as needed

Corporate Paralegal Jobs in Lake Success and Great Neck
Resume fax: 212-599-4772
Resume Submission: e-mail link

By appointment, please 
This Job Link: http://www.filcro.com/Long-Island-Corporate-Paralegal-Jobs.html