Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the Real Estate attorneys, this position will assist attorneys in various aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including documentation, due diligence, closing and post-closing activities for acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leasing, development and construction projects. Experience with cooperative and condominium unit closings is beneficial. Essential Job Duties • Order and review title commitments, exception documents and surveys; interfacing directly with title companies and surveyors to resolve any issues or discrepancies. • Administration of contract critical dates and preparation and administration of closing checklists. • Coordination of and assistance with closings, including review and/or preparation of conveyance documents, closing statements, transfer tax forms, and escrow release documentation. • Attending to post-closing requirements, including preparation of closing indices, preparation and organization of closing binders, and monitoring of post-closing deliveries and other requirements. • Preparation of documents for and closing of cooperative and condominium units, including the preparation and filing of RPT forms. • Preparation of correspondence and memoranda. • Preparation of initial draft documents for attorney review, including estoppel certificates. • Preparation of lease and loan document abstracts. • Preparation of UCC financing statements. • Attention to organizational and authority documents. • Ordering of UCC lien searches and preparation of summaries of lien search results. • Coordination of recording of documents in various counties and states. • Preparation of letters of direction. • Preparation of document exhibits and assistance with document assembly. • Researching of state and local transfer tax, recording and document execution obligations and requirements. Essential Job Applicant Attributes • Proven analytical and organizational skills. Ability to pay close attention to detail and follow up requirements. • Ability to be flexible, multi-task and prioritize work flow. • Proven ability to problem solve, think independently and tackle projects with appropriate supervision. • Ability to work effectively and professionally with colleagues, clients and opposing parties. • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner. • Ability and aptitude to work with numbers, calculations, etc. • As this position is in a transactional area, the individual may need to be flexible to work additional hours as needed. • Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, including knowledge of EXCEL and WORD including the ability to merge files and databases, and the ability to conduct on-line research of public offices for tax, recording, zoning and other information. Educational And Experience Requirements • Bachelor degree, or comparable experience preferred. • Three years of previous experience in commercial real estate transactions/closings, including experience with acquisitions, dispositions and financings. Desired Certificates, Licenses, Registrations • Notary Public license.