Share Bressler Amery & Ross is seeking a real estate paralegal to support its busy and well-established real estate department. Candidates must have experience in both commercial and residential real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of NJ and NY real estate. This position will be expected to work independently to manage closings and will have a high volume of direct contact with attorneys, lenders, and title companies. Responsibilities: Prepare closing checklists and update as needed throughout the course of the transaction Review closing due diligence items, including: insurance certificates, UCCs, corporate documents, leases, contracts, surveys, title policy proformas, etc. Review title commitments and work with the title company and attorneys to clear title exceptions High volume of direct communication with attorneys, lenders and title companies to ensure any closing conditions are satisfied in a timely manner Prepare ancillary loan documents and assist with closings Manage post-closing files Assist with all aspects of commercial and residential purchase and sale transactions including: review of residential contracts of sale, preparation of draft attorney review letters, review of inspection reports and preparation of inspection request letters, preparation of deeds and related conveyance documents, review of settlement statements and calculation of closing adjustments Assist attorneys in other practice areas with title/land searches and recordings as needed Requirements: Commercial real estate experience (minimum 2 years) Commercial lending experience (minimum 2 years) Residential real estate experience (NJ and NY preferred) (minimum 2 years) Experience with general corporate/transactional legal work is a plus Skills and Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, project management skills, and attention to details Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision Familiarity with iManage (or similar document management software), Outlook, and CSC e-Recording is preferred Send resume via email to: hr@bressler.com Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran.