Job Description

The Axel Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Paralegal to join our client's team in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication, organizational, and time management skills, be detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple high-priority projects simultaneously. This individual will also represent the firm professionally and positively, enhancing its reputation.

This position reports directly to the General Counsel and will collaborate closely with the General Counsel on a wide range of legal matters for the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for all real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.
• Handle all due diligence materials such as title searches, surveys, zoning reports, environmental and property condition reports.
• Review title commitments and surveys (ALTA and boundary), draft title and survey objection letters, and resolve related issues.
• Order UCC lien searches and prepare lien summaries.
• Prepare and review closing statements, coordinate execution and delivery of closing documents.
• Create, edit, and manage closing checklists.
• Coordinate with the General Counsel, lender’s counsel, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate closings.
• Manage entity formation, qualification, and ongoing corporate maintenance.
• Draft and revise corporate documents, including LLC agreements, certificates, and operating agreements.
• Track ongoing litigation matters and coordinate communications among internal teams, external insurance consultants, and outside counsel.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in commercial real estate at a law firm or within a large company’s legal department.
• New Jersey Notary Public license, or ability to obtain shortly after hire.
• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate preferred.
• Solid understanding of real estate transaction processes, legal terminology, and research methods.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k

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