Paralegal - Deed Preparation
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Hauppauge, NY – Onsite
Salary: $55,000–$60,000 annually
About the Opportunity
An established law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Real Estate Paralegal to join its team. This position has a strong emphasis on deed preparation, deed drafting, recording documents, and title-related matters.
The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of residential real estate paralegal experience and hands-on experience preparing and recording deeds. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented paralegal who understands the residential real estate process and is comfortable managing multiple files and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and draft deeds and other real estate documents.
- Review title reports and identify title issues requiring resolution.
- Prepare transfer documents, supporting affidavits, and other documentation required for real estate transactions.
- Coordinate the execution, recording, and filing of deeds and other real estate documents.
- Handle deed recording and related documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Review and assist with title-related matters throughout the transaction.
- Maintain complete and organized transaction files.
- Track deadlines and ensure all required documents and filings are completed timely.
- Assist attorneys with residential real estate transactions from contract through closing.
- Coordinate with attorneys, clients, title companies, municipalities, and other parties involved in transactions.
- Assist with transfer tax filings and other closing-related requirements.
- Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable recording requirements.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2–3 years of residential real estate paralegal experience.
- Demonstrated experience drafting and recording deeds.
- Strong understanding of residential real estate transactions and title matters.
- Familiarity with court and municipal recording requirements.
- Familiarity with transfer tax filings and related real estate documentation.
- Paralegal certificate required.
- Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple files, deadlines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, title professionals, and other parties.
- Proficiency with standard office and legal technology.
Compensation & Benefits
- $55,000–$60,000 annual salary, depending on experience.
- Full-time, onsite position in Hauppauge, NY.
- Medical insurance: The firm pays 80% of the individual employee premium. Employees are responsible for a greater portion of premiums for spouse, child, or family coverage.
- Dental insurance through Guardian.
- Voluntary long-term disability and AFLAC coverage available at the employee's expense.
- 401(k) through ADP available beginning on the first day of employment. The plan is employee-managed, and the employer is not currently making contributions.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a residential real estate paralegal with strong hands-on experience drafting and recording deeds and working through title-related issues. They should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of multiple transactions while ensuring documents, recordings, and deadlines are handled accurately and efficiently.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.