Law Firm
New York City, NY
Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY
Legal Staff
2-4 yrs required
No
Job Title
Real Estate Paralegal Team Lead
Job Responsibilities
The Paralegal Team Lead is tasked with leading a department's paralegals and supporting the Associate Director of Paralegal Operations in daily operations. This role includes directing and maintaining a high-performing paralegal team. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing workflow coordination among assigned paralegals, including case/deal staffing and work reassignment, and partnering with work allocation managers as needed.
- Identifying training opportunities for the paralegal team to ensure professional development.
- Assisting with administrative duties related to team members, such as scheduling and reviewing/approving bi-weekly timecards and PTO requests.
- Collaborating with the Associate Director of Paralegal Operations to address potential performance issues, employee relations matters, or other areas of concern.
- Mentoring new paralegals and participating in onboarding new team members.
- Scheduling and hosting group meetings to provide information on firm initiatives, new software implementation, and guidance to paralegals.
- Performing substantive legal work on behalf of firm clients as directed by attorneys.
- Coordinating documentation and closing of real estate transactions, including sales, purchases, leases, and mortgage financing.
- Reviewing title commitments, title documents, and surveys.
- Ensuring pre-closing preparation and post-closing follow-up are completed timely.
- Conducting legal research, including retrieving statutes and regulations.
Education and Experience Information
To be considered for the Real Estate Paralegal Team Lead position, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Two of the following are required: a four-year college degree, a Paralegal Certificate, and/or two years of previous paralegal experience.
- Previous supervisory experience is preferred, or candidates should have attended supervisory/leadership/managerial training courses as defined by their current supervisor.
Essential Job Specifications/Qualifications
Candidates must possess the following skills and abilities:
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Attention to detail.
- Professionalism in dealing with clients at all levels, both internally and externally.
- Flexibility, ability to handle pressure, and adaptability to changing work priorities, workflow, and assignments.
- Clear and concise communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain and build confidences and trust.
- Performance under stressful circumstances and ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to independently organize large amounts of documents.
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency with legal software programs.
- Familiarity with electronic research tools and basic database skills.
- Willingness to work overtime and off-site at client locations, various firm offices, and other venues for extended periods.
Supervisory Responsibility
While this position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities, it serves as a coach for other positions.
Travel
The position requires the ability to travel up to 10 times per year for extended periods.
Salary Information
The estimated compensation range for this position in California, Colorado, Illinois, and New York is between $105,000 and $115,000, based on a full-time work schedule. This range is influenced by factors such as relevant experience, skill sets, training, licensure, certifications, internal equity, market data, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Additional compensation may include an annual discretionary bonus.
Disclaimer
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in the position and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. The law firm is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.
Jun 20, 2025
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