Real Estate Paralegal

Bousquet Holstein PLLC is a full-service law firm serving individual and business clients through an interdisciplinary, team-based approach. The Firm was founded on a set of core beliefs, including a belief in the value of teamwork and respect for each individual’s contribution. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities in which our clients and employees live and work.

We are currently seeking an experienced, full-time Paralegal to support our Real Estate Practice Group. We encourage qualified candidates, including those from historically underrepresented groups in the legal profession, to apply.

Salary Range: $31.00–$38.00 per hour ($60,450 - $74,100), commensurate with experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with and manage commercial and residential real estate transactions on a day-to-day basis, from inception to completion


• Prepare, draft, and edit typical commercial real estate transaction documents, including mortgages, leases, deeds, assignments, releases, title affidavits, transfer forms, related corporate authorization documents, and post-closing documents, including closing binders


• Review abstracts of title and complete title reports/commitments for review with attorneys


• Coordinate and resolve issues with title companies, surveyors, lenders, real estate agents, and transaction parties


• Analyze and interpret real property due diligence materials, records, and documents, including appraisals, surveys, abstracts of title, judgment and lien searches, and tax records


• Analyze and interpret entity due diligence materials, records, and documents, including LLC operating agreements, corporation bylaws, trust documents, entity certificates, and other records


• Assist with estate planning real estate conveyances, such as conveyances to irrevocable and revocable trusts

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Requirements:





• Prior real estate transaction experience


• Prior commercial lending experience


• Ability to multi-task and adjust to changing work priorities on an as-needed basis


• Possess good organizational skills, judgment, and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines


• Professional, courteous, attentive to detail, and delivery of high quality client service


• Although not required, experience working in Central New York counties, such as Onondaga, Oneida, Oswego, Cayuga, and Tompkins, is a plus


• Although not required, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or paralegal certificate is a plus




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Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to Lisa Bachar, Director of Human Resources, at lbachar@bhlawpllc.com.