Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Marc Z Legal Staffing; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Boston seeks a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal with over 2 years of experience. Responsibilities include reviewing legal documents, managing the execution of contracts, and ensuring compliance with legal deadlines. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills, expertise in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, and the ability to handle confidential information discreetly. Competitive pay and benefits are available based on experience level.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in commercial real estate law or related in-house legal department.
• Strong understanding of legal documents in real estate development and management.
• Able to work independently, prioritize deadlines, and manage multiple complex projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize deadlines, and manage multiple projects.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with sound judgment and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Review legal contracts using approved forms and checklists.
• Manage the document execution process.
• Review title insurance policies and land surveys.
• Monitor and update critical legal deadlines.
• Support legal entity formation and maintenance for real estate investment purposes, including reviewing annual reports, updating governance documents, and preparing tax forms.
• Monitor and update critical legal deadlines and communicate time-sensitive tasks.
• Act as a point of contact for document-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain organized legal records and assist with reporting for legal compliance and audits.

Skills

Legal document management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

DocuSign

Job description

Respected real estate department of a sophisticated boutique law practice in Downtown Boston seeks a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal with 2+ years' experience to join its thriving team. Competitive pay and benefits, based on experience level.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Review legal contracts using approved forms and checklists
• Manage the document execution process: prepare cover sheets, coordinate signatures via DocuSign or hard copy, scan and file documents using proper naming conventions, distribute final versions, and maintain original archives
• Review title insurance policies and land surveys
• Track and input Terms & Conditions for vendor, investment, and real estate contracts into internal systems, ensuring compliance and monitoring alongside legal staff
• Support legal entity formation and maintenance for real estate investment purposes, including reviewing annual reports, updating governance documents, and preparing tax forms
• Monitor and update critical legal deadlines and communicate time-sensitive tasks
• Act as a point of contact for document-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain organized legal records and assist with reporting for legal compliance and audits

Ideal Candidate:

• 2+ years of experience in commercial real estate law or related in-house legal department
• Strong understanding of legal documents in real estate development and management
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat; comfortable with legal technology systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently, prioritize deadlines, and manage multiple complex projects
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with sound judgment and discretion