Part-Time Real Estate Paralegal at Ethan Allen… · Poughkeep…

Part-Time Real Estate Paralegal

Location:
Poughkeepsie, NY
100% On-Site
Employment Type:
Part-Time | Temporary Assignment
Pay Rate:
$32–$35 per hour, based on experience
Schedule & Assignment:
3 weekdays per week | 7 hours per day | Up to 9 weeks

Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Paralegal for a short-term assignment supporting real estate and conservation-related legal transactions in Poughkeepsie, NY.
This position will assist with real estate documentation, conservation easement amendments, closings, transaction files, and deadline management. The ideal candidate has prior paralegal or real estate transaction experience and can independently manage multiple matters while keeping attorneys, staff, and outside parties informed.

Real Estate Paralegal Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and revise legal documents related to real estate and conservation easement transactions

• Assist with the coordination and completion of real estate closings

• Communicate with attorneys, title agents, landowners, and other outside parties

• Track outstanding documents, deadlines, and transaction requirements

• Organize and maintain accurate electronic and physical legal records

• Follow up with internal and external contacts to obtain required documentation

• Assist with developing standardized legal document templates

• Review existing agreements and transaction materials for relevant provisions

• Provide regular status updates and identify issues requiring follow-up

• Support additional legal and administrative projects as needed

  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous paralegal, real estate legal, title, or transaction support experience required

• Familiarity with real property transactions, closings, and legal documentation

• Experience drafting, reviewing, and organizing transaction documents preferred

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and consistently follow through

• Strong attention to detail and document accuracy

• Familiarity with legal records management and retention practices is a plus

• Experience with land trusts, conservation easements, or land conservation transactions is highly desirable

  
  

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Competitive pay of $32–$35/hour

• Flexible part-time weekday schedule

• Defined short-term assignment of up to 9 weeks

• Opportunity to apply real estate and paralegal skills to meaningful conservation work

• Professional, collaborative work environment

  
  

Apply Today!
If you have experience in paralegal work, real estate transactions, legal document preparation, title work, closings, or conservation easements, apply today for immediate consideration for this Part-Time Paralegal opportunity in Poughkeepsie, NY.

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