Real Estate Paralegal

Cozen O'Connor

. Oversee due diligence review, including title, survey, and zoning, for multi-state commercial real estate transactions .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing due diligence for commercial real estate transactions, including title and survey reviews, while effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in preparing legal documents and providing training to new associates.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Real Estate TransactionsTitle ReviewZoning ReportsMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyParalegal Certificate

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Hard Skills

Due Diligence ReviewTitle Objection LettersTransaction Requirement MemorandaEntity FormationEIN RetrievalClosing Binders PreparationBankruptcy SearchesUCC SearchesTax SearchesSurvey Negotiation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsDetail OrientedOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationOral Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeParalegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

Commercial Real EstateTitle InsuranceMulti-State TransactionsConfidential Information ManagementFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee due diligence review, including title, survey, and zoning, for multi-state commercial real estate transactions
Review title and survey documents for commercial transactions
Prepare title objection letters, objection responses, and transaction requirement/exception memoranda
Negotiate title insurance policies for acquisitions and loans
Order, coordinate, review, and negotiate revisions to surveys
Order and review zoning reports for apartments and commercial properties
Prepare Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey deeds and transfer tax forms
Obtain signatures and follow up on recording, including hard-copy or electronic recording
Order entity certificates of good standing and certified formation documents
Order bankruptcy, UCC, litigation, and tax searches
Handle entity formation and qualification in all states and retrieve EINs from the IRS
Obtain independent managers/directors for entities when needed
Prepare closing binders
Provide title and survey training to new associates
Cover the New York office for loan work and specific New York transactions

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal environment
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with team and clients
Detail oriented and able to work independently
Excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills
Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proven computer/technology skills
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
A bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote
Flexible hours and overtime as needed
HR services
Training programs
Firmwide communications and professional development resources
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans
Career-return support; gaps in experience are not penalized