Commercial Real Estate Paralegal (Affordable Housing & Development)

Location: Financial District – Lower Manhattan, NYC (In-office)

Compensation: $80,000–$100,000 DOE

Schedule: Full-time, approx. 9AM–6PM (Paralegals bill around 1100 hrs/year, no strict requirement)

About the Opportunity

We’re assisting a specialized real estate firm located in New York’s Financial District that represents developers focused on affordable housing and community development projects nationwide.

Founded earlier this year by a team of experienced attorneys, the firm has already built a strong reputation for handling sophisticated, high-value transactions (often exceeding $100 million) while maintaining a culture that’s collaborative, grounded, and purpose-driven.

This is meaningful work that helps bring affordable housing and community projects to life — deals that make a real difference while keeping you engaged in challenging, rewarding transactions.

The Role

The firm is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to support attorneys on development-side transactions involving:

• Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) acquisitions and financings
• Sales, joint ventures, and complex development deals
• Title, survey, and due diligence review
• Coordination with lenders, title companies, and local municipalities

This is a hands-on, ground-floor opportunity to join a growing practice with a robust deal pipeline and the chance to contribute directly to its success.

Who They’re Looking For

• 3+ years of commercial real estate experience, ideally on the developer, finance, or transactional side
• Strong skills in title and survey review, closing documents, and due diligence coordination
• Highly organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented
• Interest in affordable housing or community development (a plus, not required)
• Desire to grow within a fast-moving, high-caliber environment

What You’ll Love About This Role

• Exposure to sophisticated, large-scale real estate transactions nationwide
• Work that’s purpose-driven and community-focused
• Approachable, collaborative team of experienced attorneys
• Ground-floor growth opportunity with a firm that’s rapidly expanding
• Healthy balance — paralegals bill roughly 1100 hours per year with no strict requirement

If you’re a motivated commercial real estate paralegal who values both professional growth and meaningful work, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

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