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Title : Real Estate Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Location : New York - Long Island
Refer to Job # YAPI725563

This is one of the nation's most prominent corporate powerhouse firms. The associates we know practice at some of the highest levels available--there is no question you will learn your craft here--and learn it well. Although there corporate section reigns supreme, we have been really impressed with the work the litigators are tackling--including white collar crime work that is fairly impressive and noteworthy. At the top of the stack in terms of compensation, there is no question that associates will work and work hard here--a precious few will even make partner in this large firm. Work hard and play hard, too, is the motto of the overacheiving associates who frequently play on the firm softball team or grab their neighbors for some after work happy hours.
Real Estate Legal Assistant/Paralegal Duties: Acts as point person for compliance with NYS and NYC Lobbying Acts for the Department s land use work. Assist on a wide variety of transactional commercial real estate deals, following each deal from its inception through the closing and post-closing phases. Act as point person for compliance with NYS and NYC Lobbying Acts for the Department s land use work; Coordinate with land use attorneys regarding which clients need to be registered as lobbyists and prepare necessary documentation to properly register clients with NYS and/or NYC, as necessary; Coordinate with accounting on a bi-monthly basis to obtain relevant time and expense reports on lobbyist clients; Work with applicable attorneys to identify lobbying activity during the relevant time period; File bi-monthly lobbying reports with NYS and NYC; Prepare summaries for clients to enable them to fulfill client reporting requirements; Communicate with client lobbyists regarding reporting requirements and responsibilities; Assist on a wide variety of transactional commercial real estate deals, following each deal from its inception through the closing and post-closing phases; Prepare, monitor, and track closing documents and closing checklists; Prepare, review, and coordinate signature pages; Order and review title reports, departmental searches, surveys, PZR reports, lien searches, and serve as the primary point of contact for the corresponding third parties; Assist with ordering title, clearing title encumbrances, reviewing title reports, surveys, and documents of record; Perform other real estate due diligence; Assist with closings, including attendance at closings; Assemble final closing documents and prepare closing binders. Qualifications: Associate Degree or equivalent certification. Paralegal certificate a plus. 2+ years experience as a legal assistant in a transactional practice. Prior experience with NYC/NYS lobbying filings a plus. Prior real estate experience a plus. Ability to be resourceful and coordinate all phases of a closing. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, organizational, and presentation skills. Must be able to work extensive overtime. Proficiency with various software programs including Outlook, Word, Nuance, Excel, and use of the Internet.

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