Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant or Paralegal

Overview

The Weigarten Law Firm, LLC

Attorneys at Law

Since its founding in 1992, Edgewood Properties has established itself as a leading real estate development and property management company.

With corporate headquarters in New Jersey, the company is on a course of growth leading to activities across the nation.

Given ongoing construction and development plans, our current apartment portfolio of 6,000 plus units is expected to double in the next couple of years and rise to over 12,000 units in the next five years.

Given our rapid portfolio growth, coupled with ownership's desire to develop and hold rather than sell, the timing is ideal for qualified candidates to come join us.

We're currently seeking a full time Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant or Paralegal 

We are seeking a strong commercial real estate legal assistant or paralegal to work on highly complex and monetarily significant matters.

This person will work at our corporate headquarters in Piscataway, NJ

Why Join Us:

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, take ownership of critical transactions, and collaborate with a team that values independence, expertise, and initiative.

Salary will commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling commerial loan closing checklists;
• Preparing resolutions for borrowers and guarantors, affidavits of title, opinion letters, escrow letters, and organizational charts;
• Communicating with lenders’ counsel and title companies;
• Organizing executed loan documents;
• Preparing deeds and transfer forms;
• Preparing contract amendments, master deeds, bylaws, joint venture agreements, etc. (these tasks would entail gathering information and preparing forms, but not reviewing documents substantively, which our attorneys will handle); and
• Forming new entities, obtaining EINs, and preparing operating agreements.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience as a Real Estate Paralegal in a commercial  setting.
• Strong understanding of real estate law, loan documentation, and closing procedures.
• Strong experience handling commercial loan closings
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Careful attention to detail and support senior attorneys.

In return, we offer competitive compensation, along with comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental and vision benefits, life insurance,

a 401(k) with company match and a corporate team environment with opportunity of advancement. Also includes on-site company fitness gym, discounts on housing and home appliances.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.