Real Estate Paralegal

Job Title: Real Estate Paralegal (Residential Transactions)
Location: Queens, NY (Fully Onsite)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM or 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
Compensation: $70,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience
Employment Type: Direct Hire or Temp-to-Hire

Our client, a busy solo real estate practitioner in Queens, is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal to join the practice immediately. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-sufficient professional who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and is comfortable managing residential real estate transactions with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of New York transactional real estate experience, with a strong emphasis on residential closings. Because this is a solo practice, the successful candidate must be highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of independently handling a high volume of transactional work from contract through closing.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential real estate transactions from contract execution through closing.
• Prepare, review, and organize closing documents and transaction files.
• Draft contracts, riders, deeds, transfer documents, and other real estate-related documents.
• Coordinate with clients, lenders, title companies, real estate agents, and opposing counsel throughout the transaction process.
• Order and review title reports, surveys, and payoff statements.
• Schedule closings and ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Maintain electronic and physical case files while tracking transaction deadlines.
• Provide administrative and paralegal support to the attorney as needed.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of New York transactional real estate paralegal experience required.
• Strong experience handling residential real estate transactions from inception through closing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
• Notary Public is a plus but not required.

Additional Information

• This position is fully onsite in Queens, NY.
• Office hours are 9:00 AM-5:00 PM or 9:30 AM-5:30 PM.
• The office is located in a residential neighborhood with ample free street parking but is not easily accessible by public transportation. Candidates residing in Queens or Nassau County are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Located within walking distance of St. John's University School of Law.

Our client is looking to move quickly, with interviews beginning next week and an anticipated start date as soon as possible. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced real estate paralegal seeking a stable, long-term role in a collegial solo practice where your contributions will have an immediate impact.

To apply, please submit your resume to Chelsea Johnson at cjohnson@oncallcounsel.com.

Benefits:
We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Benefits are based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and plan eligibility requirements.

EOE:
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.

Pay:$70,000.00 - $90,000.00