First and foremost, you must embody a can-do attitude and be open and willing to learn: the Key Esquire process is unlike any other and is what has led to the firm's quick and lasting success. In the first two weeks, you will be expected to fully learn and apply this process. This will ensure your success at the firm as you handle 35+ transactions at a time.

Real estate never sleeps and sometimes, neither do we. Just kidding, we recover on the weekends. This is a full-time position in a very fast-paced environment. You must have at least three (3) years of paralegal experience handling residential closings from attorney review to closing.

While the position is majority remote, you must reside in New Jersey and have the ability to reliably commute to the office in Edison to attend closings. 

Before applying, ask yourself: Are you up for a challenge? Would you consider yourself flexible? Does inefficiency keep you up at night? Do you take pride in your work product? Can you handle constructive criticism and endeavor to do better? Do you want to grow and make money? Can you see yourself as a leader? Do you want to leave a legacy? Can you think independently and come up with creative solutions to unique problems?

Application Process Includes:

• Submit Resume
• Submit a Cover Letter including three (3) reasons why this job is perfect for you
• Complete Skills Assessment
• Complete DISC Assessment
• Complete Video Screening – “Recorded Video”
• Virtual Interview I with team
• Virtual Interview II with owner
• Reference Check

You should have experience handling the following tasks:

• Managing the entire transaction to closing after attorney review
• Reviewing inspection reports, understanding what repairs are appropriate to request, having a conversation with clients about the report, preparing inspection request letters and ultimately resolving the inspection contingency; ordering, reviewing, and clearing titles
• Submitting OPRA requests and reviewing results
• Communicating with attorneys, paralegals, lenders, title companies, realtors, buyers, and sellers
• Preparing conveyance documents

• 2-3 years of real estate paralegal experience
• Reside in NJ
• College degree – BA or BS
• Paralegal certification is a plus, not required
• Fun, outgoing, team player
• Interest in real estate
• Growth and abundance mindset
• Appreciates systems processes
• Attention to detail
• Comfortable with solving problems, but understand when an attorney should be making the final call
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• Willing to make suggestions to better our services and the firm's overall
• Unafraid to ask questions
• Handle high-stress situations; not easily rattled
• Take direct feedback in stride
• Tech-savvy

Launched in December 2021, Key Esquire is a female and minority owned business quickly establishing itself as a leading Real Estate law firm in New Jersey. Key Esquire provides a holistic and hands on approach to real estate transactions. By this, we mean attention to detail, excellent customer service, long hours spent reviewing and refining our work, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. The residential closings practice has grown significantly since launching. It is extremely high volume, with several deadlines and closings in a day. We rely heavily on and utilize technology to ensure a smooth transaction every time.

As Key Esquire is a “start-up” law firm, we are forward thinkers and value teamwork so be ready and willing to wear different hats at different times. It can be chaotic and stressful, but always rewarding!