THE FIRM
As a leading international law firm, we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 26 consecutive years. This honor, along with many others, highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP, our foundation is made of trust, reliability, and compassion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
At Alston & Bird, an international law firm, we take pride in our work through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has been recognized on Fortune magazines “100 Best Companies to Work For©" for 26 years in a row. This accolade, along with many others, fosters a continuous drive for innovation and professional development amongst our employees. Here at Alston & Bird, we have built a foundation of trust, consistency, and humanity that contributes to our overall success.
The New York office of Alston & Bird LLP is conducting a search for a Real Estate group paralegal with 3+ years of experience with a strong background in reviewing titles and survey documents. This paralegal will assist attorneys in all stages of real estate transactions, closings and with the preparation of documents necessary to comply with federal, state, and local regulations in the conduct of business activities. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, team player, and possess strong organizational skills. Last-minute overtime is sometimes needed to meet client deadlines.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO
• Assist attorneys on commercial real estate financing transactions.
• Conduct thorough title and survey reviews and prepare summaries for attorney and client review.
• Facilitate deal closing procedures for transactions by preparing and organizing binders.
• Support attorneys in managing timelines and coordinating closings.
• Work directly with attorneys and clients during due diligence.
• Assist attorneys with drafting initial draft loan documents, document maintenance, formatting, signature pages, memorandums, correspondence, and indexing.
• Draft and revise closing checklists, escrow instructions, and closing binders. • Support attorneys in managing timelines and coordinating closings.
The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.
SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCESSFUL
Bachelor’s degree required.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Exceptional attention to detail and strong self-motivation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Availability to work a minimum of four days per week in-office, with flexibility for overtime as needed.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively through spoken word to convey and exchange information.
Capable of receiving and interpreting detailed verbal instructions and information.
Frequent repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and fingers.
Physical activities may include crouching, kneeling, standing, climbing, stooping, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
Primarily a sedentary role, with prolonged periods of sitting.
The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000 and represents the firm’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of the posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidates experience and qualifications. This range is specific to our NYC office and may not be applicable to other locations.
If selected for an interview, a representative from Alston & Bird will contact you. To make sure you're a good fit for Alston & Bird and we're a good fit for you, be prepared for an in-depth interview process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.
The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.
Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact donavan.mclean@alston.com.
Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.