Top 533 Paralegal Jobs in Staten Island Ny

Residential Real Estate Paralegal
Kwast Law PLLC —New York, NY
- $65,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Land Use & Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
CASTANO QUIGLEY CHERAMI LLC —Madison, NJ
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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4d
Paralegal
Connell Foley LLP —New York, NY
- From $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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Paralegal
Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP —New York, NY
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Litigation Paralegal- 3-5 yrs expereience
Alan Ripka and Associates, LLP —New York, NY
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- US work authorization
- Paid time off
- Work from home
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Litigation Paralegal
Meister Seelig & Schuster —New York, NY
- $40 - $50 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Legal Assistant
MetLife —New York, NY
- $62,100 - $82,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Paralegal
Tiffany & Co. —New York, NY
- $36.89 - $45.00 an hour
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
Senior Paralegal
Chanel —New York, NY
- $87,500 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Legal Assistant
NYC Health + Hospitals —New York, NY
- $80,000 - $82,000 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Home Health
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
4d
Litigation Paralegal
Meyner and Landis LLP —Newark, NJ
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- US work authorization
- Organizational skills
- Travel reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Discovery Paralegal
The Dearie Law Firm, P.C. —New York, NY
- From $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- 5 years
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5d
Paralegal and Calendar Clerk - Multiple Positions
Confidential —New York, NY
- $50,000 - $85,000 a year
- Multiple hires
- Spanish
- 5 years
- English
- Health insurance
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Pre-Litigation Personal Injury Paralegal (Full-Time, In-Person)
Confidential —Brooklyn, NY
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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4d
Personal Injury Case Manager
Greenstein & Pittari, LLP —New York, NY
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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Personal Injury Intake Paralegal
Gabriel Law Firm PC —Brooklyn, NY
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
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12d
Litigation Legal Assistant
Meyner and Landis LLP —Newark, NJ
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Travel reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Active Staffing Services —New York, NY
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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5h
Paralegal
William Schwitzer & Associates, P.C. —New York, NY
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Gavlin & Associates, P. C. —New York, NY
- $25 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
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Residential Real Estate Paralegal

Kwast Law PLLC
New York, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,000 - $85,000 a year

Benefits

401(k)
Paid time off
Work from home
401(k) matching
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Teamwork
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Title defect identification
Mortgage closing and funding
Practice management software
Property surveys
Legal firm experience
Administrative experience
Schedule management
Bachelor's degree
Contracts
Law office experience
Digital project management boards
Public records
Certified Notary Public
Document viewing software
Due diligence
Legal due diligence experience
Adobe Acrobat
Local tax

Full Job Description

NO CALLS NO SOLICITERS/RECRUITERS

About Kwast Law

Kwast Law is a boutique residential real estate law firm based in Midtown Manhattan. We provide comprehensive transactional legal services to buyers, sellers, and investors across New York City and the surrounding region. Our practice is fast-paced, client-centered, and built on a foundation of meticulous attention to detail, clear communication, and deep expertise in New York real estate law. We are a collaborative team that takes pride in guiding clients through one of the most significant financial transactions of their lives.

Position Overview

The Residential Real Estate Paralegal supports attorneys in all aspects of residential purchase and sale transactions, from pre-contract through post-closing. This individual will manage multiple active files simultaneously, maintain rigorous deadline tracking, communicate directly with clients and third parties, and prepare and review a wide variety of transactional documents.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of hands-on residential real estate paralegal experience in a New York City law firm environment, is comfortable working in a busy transactional practice, and thrives in a role that demands both independent initiative and seamless teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Management & Client Communication

Serve as a primary point of contact for clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, from contract signing through post-closing follow-up
Update clients proactively at each phase of the transaction, managing expectations and addressing questions in a timely, professional manner
Coordinate with buyers, sellers, lenders, brokers, managing agents, co-op boards, and opposing counsel to facilitate transactions and meet all contingency deadlines
Monitor all active files simultaneously, track critical deadlines (mortgage contingency, CEMA, board approval, closing date), and flag issues to supervising attorneys in advance
Maintain organized digital and physical file management using Practice Panther, Monday.com, and the firm’s document systems

Contract Preparation & Document Drafting

Prepare retainer agreements and new client intake forms from firm templates; ensure completeness and accuracy prior to attorney review and execution
Prepare purchase and sale contracts, contract riders, and related agreements from firm templates for residential transactions including co-ops, condos, townhouses, and single-family homes
Draft closing documents including closing agreements, closing statements (ACRIS filings), affidavits, escrow agreements, possession agreements, and transfer documents; check all documents for accuracy, completeness, and consistency prior to attorney review
Draft cover letters and transactional correspondence to lenders, managing agents, brokers, opposing counsel, and other third parties

Title, Due Diligence & Lien Search Management

Order title reports, title updates, and lien searches; review and analyze title commitments and exception documents
Identify title issues (open mortgages, judgment liens, violations, mechanic’s liens, unpaid taxes) and coordinate resolution with title companies and attorneys
Review surveys and flag encroachments, easements, or boundary issues requiring legal attention
Conduct due diligence for co-op and condo purchases, including reviewing board minutes, financial statements, house rules, proprietary leases, and offering plans
Reach out to managing agents for questionnaires and maintenance/common charge confirmation letters; compile and analyze responses
Coordinate CEMA (Consolidation, Extension & Modification Agreement) transactions with lenders and title companies

Closing Preparation & Attendance

Prepare comprehensive closing packages including all required documents, affidavits, transfer tax returns, and ACRIS filing documents
Attend and/or assist at residential closings, explain closing documents to clients in plain language, and ensure all parties sign and execute documents correctly
Coordinate closing logistics including scheduling, confirming wire instructions, and ensuring all conditions to closing are satisfied in advance
Serve as notary public for document execution at closings and as needed throughout transactions
Ensure proper recording and filing of deeds, mortgages, and other instruments post-closing

Post-Closing & Administrative Functions

Manage post-closing matters including confirmation of recording, distribution of final title policies, and closing binder preparation
Answer and screen client and third-party phone calls; route and respond to incoming communications across all active files
Maintain and update client and matter records in Practice Panther and Monday.com

Qualifications & Requirements

Required

3–5 years of paralegal experience in residential real estate law, specifically in a New York City law firm setting
Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
Demonstrated experience managing the full lifecycle of residential purchase and sale transactions (co-op, condo, and/or townhouse/single-family)
Proficiency with title report review, lien search analysis, and identification of title defects
Strong working knowledge of New York City real estate transfer documents, ACRIS filings, and applicable transfer tax requirements
Experience conducting co-op/condo due diligence
Active Notary Public commission in the State of New York (or willingness and eligibility to obtain prior to start)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
Familiarity with legal practice management software (Practice Panther preferred) and project tracking tools (Monday.com preferred)
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple active files and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; polished, professional client-facing demeanor
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy in document preparation and review

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Work from home

Work Location: In person

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