Junior Real Estate Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and senior paralegal staff in all phases of real estate transactions, including mortgage financing, mezzanine financing, and commercial real estate acquisitions.
• Maintain closing checklists and prepare signature page packets, escrow instruction letters, and ancillary documents.
• Coordinate UCC, tax lien, judgment, litigation, and bankruptcy searches and prepare summaries of results.
• Manage post-closing matters, including the distribution of original documents and the preparation of closing binders.
• Form corporate entities, prepare operating documentation, and apply for employee identification numbers.
• Coordinate with external vendors and prepare transfer forms on ACRIS.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and substantive paralegal experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, balance priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) or legal technology platforms.
• Experience with real estate transaction documentation and closing processes.

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation range of $62,000 – $70,000.
• Comprehensive health care and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including sick time and vacation.
• Parental leave and basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

About the Company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes.