Certilman Balin is seeking a full-time experienced Paralegal to support its Banking/Commercial Lending Department (Multifamily Practice group) in East Meadow, NY.

Responsibilities:

• Assist team with all administrative tasks including by not limited to tracking the status of all matters.  Provide overflow administrative support, including but not limited to, answering telephones, making copies, scheduling meetings, and entering data into the billing system.
• Maintain and organize client files.
• Prepare and format documents (including merges) and proofread documents for accuracy.
• Prepare binders for closings and handle post-closing organization for delivery to clients.
• Assist with the collection and preliminary review of closing due diligence, including title work, insurance and organizational documents, lease agreements, etc.
• For Advanced Candidates: review title reports and due diligence items; handle small commercial loan transactions under attorney supervision.

Qualifications:

• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Able to meet deadlines, multi-task and available to work occasional overtime.
• Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills with the ability to effectively interact via telephone, e-mail and in-person with clients, attorneys, title companies, insurance companies, etc.
• Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• 3-5 years paralegal experience preferred (preferably general real estate or commercial lending experience).
• Paralegal Certificate from an accredited Paralegal Program or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Closing experience, a plus.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as Paid Time Off and 401(k)/profit sharing plan.
• Hourly rate (35 hour work week): $41.21 – $46.70 per hour commensurate with experience.

Please send your resume and cover letter to career@certilmanbalin.com and include the position in the subject line. 

Certilman Balin is seeking a highly motivated and goal oriented full-time Paralegal to support its Condominium/Cooperative/HOA practice group in East Meadow, NY. Ideal candidate has a desire to learn and grow within the Department.

Responsibilities:

• Primarily provide administrative support for Partner; including but not limited to, opening and maintaining client files, typing and revising documents, answering telephones and emails, scanning documents and making copies, scheduling and coordinating meetings and conference calls, and entering data into the billing system.
• Prepare binders for submission of required documents to New York State Attorney General’s Office and for delivery to clients.
• Provide initial review of client files and print relevant documents.
• Prepare initial draft of correspondence/documents.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating mediations.
• Process monthly client invoices and send to clients.
• Provide additional support as needed for the Department.

Qualifications:

• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Able to meet deadlines, multi-task and available to work occasional overtime.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact via telephone, e-mail and in-person with clients, attorneys, administrative agencies, etc.
• Strong interest in learning Department practice.
• Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• 1 – 3 years paralegal experience; experience with general real estate or real estate transactions or regulatory agency a plus.  Open to training individual with paralegal certificate – no prior experience.
• Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, Paid Time Off and a 401(k)/profit sharing plan.

Hourly rate (based on a 35 hour work week): $30.22 – $35.71 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Please send your resume and cover letter to career@certilmanbalin.com and include the position in the subject line.