Real Estate Paralegal

DEPARTMENT: Real Estate
SCHEDULE/STATUS: Monday – Friday, 9:30AM to 5:30PM (with overtime flexibility) Full-Time/Non-Exempt
SUPERVISOR: Chair of the Real Estate Group
LOCATION: New York
SUMMARY
Founded more than 40 years ago as a boutique law firm servicing the entertainment and arts communities, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz provides the highest quality legal services to clients in a wide range of industries and disciplines worldwide. The firm leads practices in advertising, blockchain technology, charitable organizations, corporate & finance, entertainment, estate planning, intellectual property, litigation, professional responsibility, technology, and other areas. Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has offices in Los Angeles and New York City.
Our Real Estate Group provides legal counsel in a wide variety of real estate matters. Working with experienced paralegals and a vast network of industry professionals, the Group has a solid track record of helping clients reach their goals. The Real Estate Group is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to assist attorneys in various types of legal matters, which include preparing closing and title documents, conducting research, maintaining files and schedules, participating in meetings, etc. This position will report to the Chair of the Real Estate Group.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

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  Gather, organize, summarize and index documents from various sources.
• Conduct legal research.
• Organize and prepare closing documents and binders.
• Participate in meetings and/or closings.
• Assist with the preparation of materials for instructional and educational programs.
• Prepare documents and correspondence.
• Provide assistance and training to other paralegals who support the Real Estate Group.
• Assist with special projects and additional duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

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  Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Self-starter and able to work independently.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of internal staff, attorneys and management and external clients of the firm.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to plan and manage work under time constraints and high-pressure situations.
• Pays attention to detail.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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  Bachelor’s degree and/or a paralegal certificate with real estate focus is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as real estate paralegal in a law firm or title company.
• ACRIS and Westlaw/Lexis-Nexis experience is preferred.
• Notary Public in New York is preferred.
• Experience in residential or commercial real estate is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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  Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. The duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz is committed to providing a diverse work environment free from harassment and discrimination, in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting the most qualified employees and providing them with equal opportunity for advancement in all aspects of employment. All human resources actions are administered in a manner which will not discriminate against any persons on the basis of age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, or any other characteristic or trait protected by Federal, State or local law. The Firm prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Further, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities who request such accommodation, consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.