Real Estate/Capital Markets law firm in Flushing seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant for our banking/secured financing department and a paralegal for our Real Estate Department. The candidate will collect and organize due diligence documents, prepare closing disclosures, coordinate with our institutional lending partners, and assist with closings. Our ideal candidate should feel comfortable relaying messages among various stakeholders, keep important documents organized, and learn on the job.
Please READ and acknowledge the following when you apply:
*Only seeking candidates interested in being a career paralegal. DO NOT APPLY if your plan is to be with our firm as a transition prior to law school. Please affirm in the cover letter your interest in being a career paralegal.
* To emphasize the first point, we believe that hiring is a two-way street, and our process is focused on helping us determine if we are a good fit for you, just as you will be a good fit for us. Above all else, your willingness to stay with us for the long term is our top priority, and we will prioritize this over all other aspects of your application.
Responsibilities
Review and draft routine legal documents
Review and draft routine bank loan documents (including closing disclosures, funding statements, etc.)
Create and maintain case files
Facilitate the meeting of attorneys’ deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders
Assist attorneys with legal research
Qualifications
At least 1 year of experience as a paralegal or in an office/administrative role
Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate (Required)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word) and Adobe Acrobat (Required)
Experience as a legal secretary, legal assistant, or paralegal (Preferred)
Fluency in English (Required)
Fluency in Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, and/or Fujianese (Preferred, but fluency in Mandarin is required for our Real Estate Department)
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