Legal 1031 Exchange Services LLC is a successful and growing company specializing in Qualified Intermediary services for IRC §1031 tax-deferred (like-kind) exchanges. We serve as an independent third party in real estate transactions, structuring exchanges to qualify for tax deferral and acting as the escrow agent for exchange proceeds.
We are currently seeking a Paralegal / Exchange Coordinator to join our in-house legal team at our Woodbury, Long Island location. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal with commercial real estate transactional experience who is looking to grow professionally in a highly specialized area of real estate and tax law. We foster a collaborative, collegial, and supportive work environment and value continuous learning and professional development.
In this role, you will gain in-depth knowledge of IRC §1031 exchanges—an invaluable skillset for professionals pursuing careers in real estate, tax, or financial services.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Legal 1031 team in administering a variety of exchange transactions
Assist in-house counsel with reviewing and editing correspondence, company forms, and marketing materials
Upon training, work closely with the team on complex transactions, including reverse and improvement exchanges
Develop a strong working knowledge of §1031 exchange rules to support attorneys and other professionals
Prepare exchange documentation and coordinate with clients and their professional advisors
Organize and manage transaction pipelines, track critical deadlines, and ensure timely follow-up
Maintain client files, account statements, and provide administrative and transactional support
Collect, analyze, and verify transactional documents and related information
Qualifications
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook, particularly Word and Excel
Professional demeanor with strong client service and interpersonal skills
Strong work ethic with the ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
Excellent organizational, time management, verbal, and written communication skills
Prior experience in real estate transactions, escrow, title, tax, accounting, or financial services is strongly preferred
Experience:
Real Estate: 2 year (Preferred)
Paralegal: 3 year (Required)
Education:
Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)
Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Legal 1031 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employer Paid Life insurance
Employer Paid LTD
Paid Time Off
401(k)
401(k) Employer Match
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Employee Assistance Program
About Legal 1031 Exchange Services, LLC
Legal 1031 Exchange Services, LLC (“Legal 1031”) is a leading provider of national qualified intermediary services. Our company is a division of Kensington Vanguard National Land Services (“KV”), one of the leading title insurance and settlement agencies in the United States. Both Legal 1031 and KV are subsidiaries of CRC Group. www.legal1031.com.
About Kensington Vanguard National Land Services
Kensington Vanguard National Land Services, LLC, headquartered in New York City with400 employees, is one of the largest full-service national title insurance and settlement agencies in the U.S. Founded in 2002, Kensington Vanguard provides commercial and residential title insurance, settlement, escrow and 1031 exchange services. To learn more about Kensington Vanguard, visit www.kvnational.com.
For more information about our company, please visit www.legal1031.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
