Transactional Legal Assistant New York NY Job ID: 21582 This position is ideal for a highly organized professional with substantial experience supporting attorneys in residential and commercial real estate transactions, including sponsor sales, title review, commercial closings, and transfer-related matters. The successful candidate will work closely with attorneys, clients, title companies, lenders, managing agents, and other transaction parties in a fast-paced and dynamic real estate practice. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Handle residential real estate transactions on behalf of sellers and buyers, including sponsor sales and transfer matters. • Assist attorneys with commercial real estate transactions, including: o Commercial loan closings (borrower representation) o Purchases and sales of office buildings o Shopping centers o Other commercial real estate transactions • Review title reports and assist in resolving title-related issues. • Assist other departments with the real estate aspects of transactions, including: o Trust and Estates matters o Corporate transactions o Property transfers • Draft, review, proofread, organize, and maintain transactional documentation. • Prepare closing disclosures, closing statements, transfer documents, and related materials. • Maintain transaction files and closing checklists and monitor deal progress. • Coordinate with clients, lenders, title companies, managing agents, purchasers, sellers, and opposing counsel regarding transaction requirements. • Attend and assist with closings and post-closing follow-up. • Perform additional transactional and administrative support duties as assigned. Required Qualifications • Minimum five (5) years of real estate experience, including title review experience. • Experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, title company, or similar real estate transactional environment. • Experience supporting residential real estate transactions and commercial real estate matters. • Strong familiarity with transactional workflow, closing documentation, and title-related issues. • Excellent proofreading, organizational, follow-up, and communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with sponsor sales and cooperative/condominium transfers. • Experience working with title companies, lenders, and managing agents. • Experience with iManage or comparable document management systems. • Notary Public commission is a plus. Please send resumes to [email protected] Tagged as: Transactional Legal Assistant