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Real Estate Legal Assistant Paralegal

Contemporary Staffing

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Administrative Skills, Attorney, Billing Records, CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Calendar Management, Call Centers, Case Management, Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Expense Reports, Finance, Financial Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology & Information Systems, Legal, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Plan Meetings, Real Estate, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Sales, Sales Management, Support Documentation, Team Player, Time Management, Travel Planning, Workforce Management, iManage
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
Today
Job Title: Real Estate Legal Assistant Paralegal
Job Overview:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Real Estate Legal Assistant Paralegal to join our client to support a busy real estate legal team and help drive the efficient execution of transactional work. This onsite, direct hire position in New York, NY partners closely with attorneys to manage active matters, coordinate client interactions, and ensure timely closings. The role blends administrative coordination with substantive paralegal duties in a fast paced environment. Success in this role comes from strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with confidence.
Compensation:
$80,000 - $100,000 per year
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, standard business hours
Key Responsibilities of the Real Estate Legal Assistant Paralegal:
  • Coordinate legal and administrative support for real estate transactions, including document preparation, closing support, and maintaining detailed transaction checklists
  • Manage client intake and matter setup, including conflict checks, engagement documentation, billing support, and ongoing communication with clients and stakeholders
  • Oversee scheduling, calendar management, travel coordination, and meeting logistics for attorneys, ensuring deadlines and priorities are consistently met
  • Organize, maintain, and retrieve documents across internal systems, while compiling digital and physical closing binders and tracking signatures and deliverables
  • Support financial and operational processes such as time entry, expense reports, invoice follow up, and tracking accounts receivable activity
Qualifications and Skills for the Real Estate Legal Assistant Paralegal:
  • At least three years of experience in a law firm setting, with exposure to commercial real estate or corporate transactions preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications along with experience using document and case management systems such as iManage or similar platforms
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast paced environment
  • Effective communication skills with a professional approach to client interaction, teamwork, and coordination across multiple parties
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and handle sensitive information with discretion
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on a range of real estate transactions while gaining hands on exposure to all phases of deal execution. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, building practical knowledge and strengthening your legal skill set. The position provides a consistent environment where attention to detail and organization directly contribute to successful outcomes.
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp to hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we have grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting and Finance, Call Center and Office Support, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.

About the Company

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Contemporary Staffing

Come be a part of our dynamic team! Our fast paced branch has acquired two NFL Clients in the past year and we are looking for someone to direct our Scheduling Department through these exciting times as we have Major Stadium Events to coordinate and schedule each and every remaining weekend of the year with 2018 slated to be just as active.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Security and Surveillance
WEBSITE
http://www.csc-usa.com