The role, as published
About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Support senior property matters by running files from the opening checklist to the final step, drafting the paperwork that completes each deal and arranging the closing-day steps. Work closely with attorneys and outside parties, handling correspondence and finalizing documents, with a clear path toward a lead support role for the team.
What you'll do
- Oversee property transactions from the opening checklist through to closing.
- Draft and assemble the paperwork for purchase, sale and financing matters, and arrange the closing-day steps.
- Review title and survey materials and help resolve related objections.
- Check closing statements and prepare final documents for recording.
- Communicate by email with transaction parties to keep matters moving.
- Use document management and PDF tools to keep team workflows efficient.
What we're looking for
- Seven to ten or more years of paralegal experience in real estate work at a law firm.
- Track record of closing property acquisition, disposition and financing deals.
- Hands-on background drafting routine closing paperwork and running a file from opening checklist to final step.
- Stable tenure with previous employers.
- Strong written and verbal communication and the confidence to advance matters independently.
- Proficiency with document management systems and PDF tools, and openness to adopting AI tools.
Bonus points
- Experience at well-regarded regional law firms.
Location and work model
- Newark, NJ, United States
- On-site, 4 days in-office with 1 work-from-home day permitted
- Full-time
Compensation, as the posting describes it
- Base salary: $100K to $130K