Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Prospect Blue; Richmond (VA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Prospect Blue in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a diligent Paralegal to join its Capital Finance and Real Estate practice. The successful candidate will provide substantive support to attorneys and timekeepers across matters, including preparation and organization of legal documents, regulatory research, transaction support, and general casework.

This role demands strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree preferred.
• Paralegal certification, NALA certification, or a state-issued specialty certification is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Manage assigned work in accordance with the firm's billable-hour and timekeeping requirements.
• Record time accurately and consistently in billing systems.
• Follow professional standards governing paralegal duties.
• Apply working knowledge of federal, state, and local procedural requirements.
• Research statutes, regulations, case law, and other sources relevant to matters.
• Evaluate and organize research findings and prepare summaries for attorney review.
• Assist with drafting, revising, and finalizing legal documents and materials.
• Provide support for client meetings, closings, hearings, and other proceedings.
• Gather and organize information from electronic and other sources.
• Maintain electronic workspaces and document repositories.
• Respond to routine information requests and communicate with clients.
• Prepare routine correspondence and internal memoranda.
• Use firm's technology platforms and productivity tools.
• Maintain client files and ensure proper organization of electronic and physical materials.
• Maintain centralized matter files with proper labeling.
• Assist with timely completion and closing of matters and monitor records-management procedures.
• Contribute to firm and practice-group initiatives.

Connaissances

Federal Rules

State Rules

Local Rules

Research Skills

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Travel flexibility

Formation

High school diploma

College degree

Paralegal certification

Outils

Microsoft Office

Legal research platforms

Legal databases

Document-management systems

Description du poste

Job Description

ProspectBue is working with a Richmond, Virginia law firm seeking a Paralegal to join its Capital Finance and Real Estate practice. The successful candidate will provide substantive support to attorneys and other timekeepers across a range of matters, including preparation and organization of legal documents, legal and regulatory research, transaction and case support, and other practice-related assignments.

This individual will also take an active role in team and office initiatives and will help implement operational priorities established by firm leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned work in accordance with the firm's billable-hour and timekeeping requirements. Seek opportunities for billable assignments, including work with attorneys and teams in other offices when appropriate.

• Record time accurately and consistently throughout each workday and enter time into the firm's designated billing and accounting systems in accordance with firm policies and applicable outside-counsel requirements.

• Follow all applicable professional responsibility and ethical standards governing the performance of paralegal duties.

• Apply working knowledge of federal, state, and local procedural requirements. Monitor changes to applicable rules and communicate relevant updates to attorneys and other members of the team.

• Research statutes, regulations, case law, legal publications, and other authoritative sources relevant to litigation, transactions, regulatory matters, and other assigned projects.

• Evaluate and organize research findings and prepare summaries, reports, and other written materials for attorney review and use in developing legal strategies or addressing client matters.

• Assist with drafting, revising, assembling, and finalizing legal documents and related materials.

• Provide support for client meetings, closings, hearings, trials, and other proceedings or events as requested.

• Gather and organize information from electronic workspaces, legal research resources, reference materials, discovery materials, practice guides, regulations, and other sources.

• Establish, maintain, and organize electronic workrooms or other document repositories and coordinate with clients and their representatives regarding required documentation.

• Respond to routine requests for information and communicate with clients and other parties when appropriate and within the scope of assigned responsibilities.

• Prepare routine correspondence, internal memoranda, file memoranda, and other basic case- or transaction-related documents.

• Use the firm's approved technology platforms and demonstrate proficiency with applicable legal, document-management, research, and productivity tools.

• Maintain client files in accordance with the firm's records and file-management requirements. Ensure that both electronic and physical materials are properly organized, labeled, stored, and accessible throughout the life of each matter.

• Maintain centralized matter files, including appropriate barcoding and labeling of physical files and proper organization of electronic documents within the firm's document-management system.

• Assist with the timely completion and closing of matters and monitor workspaces to ensure compliance with applicable records-management procedures.

• Contribute to firm, office, and practice-group initiatives and perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• College degree preferred.

• Paralegal certification, NALA certification, or a state-issued specialty certification is advantageous.

Professional Experience

• At least three years of experience in a paralegal, legal-support, or related business role.

• Prior experience coordinating the work of paralegals or case clerks is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and procedures.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to use online research platforms, legal databases, document-management systems, and other technology used in a modern legal environment.

• Ability to locate, retrieve, evaluate, and organize information from electronic and legal research resources.

• Ability to train or provide guidance to other paralegals and support personnel when needed.

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, adjust to changing demands, and perform effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills when interacting with attorneys, colleagues, clients, vendors, and other professional contacts.

• Sound judgment, discretion, patience, diplomacy, and the ability to remain composed in high-pressure situations.

• Willingness and ability to work additional hours and travel, including with limited advance notice, when business needs require.

• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute effectively as part of a team.

• Ability to receive, understand, and communicate detailed information accurately through both written and verbal channels.