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Real Estate Paralegal

Empire State Realty Trust New York, New York, United States 1 day ago

legal

COMPANY SUMMARY

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT’s flagship Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building,” features its iconic Observatory, ranked the #1 Top Attraction in New York City for the fourth consecutive year in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of September 30, 2025, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.8 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.

The dedicated team at ESRT is a collection of diverse individuals with a shared passion for excellence and a keen eye toward future growth. Headquartered in New York City, we harness the energy of the city in everything we do. We care for one another, work hard, and have a lot of fun doing it! We are Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® by the global authority, Great Place to Work®, on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors. We prioritize and invest in the health and wellness of employees to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent. ESRT values continuous employee development and encourages colleagues to excel in their roles and adapt to emerging business needs. From our crown jewel, The Empire State Building, to incredible buildings modernized for the 21st century, to outstanding customer service, and our decade-long leadership position in sustainability and energy efficient portfolio that is 100% fully powered by renewable wind electricity, we take pride in our work. ESRT seeks an equally passionate colleague to join the team, understand the vision and help achieve that vision.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Real Estate Paralegal will work directly with and support the Chief Counsel, Real Estate and Real Estate Litigation Counsel, in handling a variety of real estate matters for ESRT, including transaction and litigation documents and written and oral communication with other departments within the company, ESRT’s external counsel, tenant’s and counterparty’s counsel, and government agencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Review leases to assess landlord and tenant rights, remedies and/or obligations and confirm economic terms

Coordinate document signing process and obtain internal approvals from other departments within the company

Draft basic legal documents related to leasing, commercial real estate and collections matters

Review and approve “draft” and final LOC security deposits and related lease provisions

Track, support and report action for internal and external counsel on leasing matters, construction related matters, real estate transactions (e.g., acquisitions, financings, etc.), litigation and collections, and insurance and property tax

Summarize leases regarding, economic term, landlord and tenant rights, remedies and/or obligations

Communicate with tenants as needed

Coordinate the lease signing process, sublease consent process, and related approvals from other departments within the company

Coordinate procurement of lender approval of leases and SNDA’s where required

Update standard operating procedures for all leasing related activities

Track collections and litigation deadlines

Monitor status of disputes with tenants

Manage deadlines and provide status of all matters as requested

Organize/file legal documents

All other legal related tasks requested by the Chief Counsel, Real Estate and Real Estate Litigation Counsel

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Is detail oriented and able to manage high volume of matters with accuracy and efficiency

Possesses strong organizational and communication skills

Has knowledge of real estate law and procedures

Eager to learn new matters and values importance of learning and improving, as well as recognizing importance of procedural and administrative tasks

Displays flexible approach to problem-solving

Positive attitude and willingness to follow guidelines and protocols

Takes ownership of work

Shows high level of professionalism and respect to colleagues

Ability to work collaboratively with multiple parties, including attorneys, real estate brokers and tenants

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES

Must be able to work in fast-paced environment with accuracy

Organizational and analytical skills, with a customer service orientation

Detail-oriented with an ingrained dedication to integrity of work product

Enthusiastic with positive attitude

Takes initiative to identify issues and problem solve

Good time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects

Works efficiently and independently

Maintains professionalism in workplace

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Commitment to personal growth

Grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills

Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Willing to work after normal business hours when necessary

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Five (5)+ years’ legal experience in real estate

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

At ESRT, like our tenants, our employees come from everywhere. We foster a collaborative work environment that captures top talent and cultivates the best ideas. As a Great Place to Work® Certified employer, we are committed to maintaining our positive work culture where employees are engaged and can grow and develop. In addition, ESRT employees embody our Company Culture & Success Factors -

Adaptable – you are a self-starter who’s able to quickly digest and execute new processes to work both collaboratively and independently

Dynamic – you are solutions-oriented, aim to improve processes and implement efficiency, and offer insightful feedback to improve ESRT

Dependable – you take a strong sense of ownership and accountability over your work

Passionate – you keep up with industry trends and are excited about the potential to propel the industry forward with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude

Curious – you consistently look for new ways to work smarter, not just harder

Ethical – you treat others with respect, act with integrity in how you perform your work, and embrace our collaborative culture

Positive – you possess a service-oriented attitude with excellent follow through

BENEFITS

Competitive base salary and bonus

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Company sponsored Life, AD&D, STD (with Salary Continuation), and LTD Insurance

Voluntary Enhanced LTD Program

Voluntary Hospital, Accident, and Cancer Programs

401(k) with 100% match up to 5%

Paid parental leave

Pre-tax transit accounts

Employee Assistance Program for emotional, financial, and legal support

WELL-BEING

Generous paid time off

Flex remote work time

Flex Summer Fridays

Employee engagement programs

Volunteer time off

Continuing education

Complimentary Empire State Building Observatory access

Complimentary gym membership and other wellness benefits

Employee Discount Programs

ESRT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because they drive curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, reproductive choices, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, caregiver status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship for the Company are available for applicants and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.