Commercial Transaction Paralegal

Johnleonard; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

John Leonard, a Boston law firm, seeks a Commercial Transaction Paralegal to support attorneys in a broad range of finance and real estate transactions. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of commercial finance experience, preferably in a law firm, with strong drafting and client-service skills.

The position is full-time in Boston, with a standard Mon-Fri schedule and non-exempt status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
• Paralegal Certificate or additional paralegal education preferred
• 4+ years of commercial finance experience in a law firm environment
• Experience supporting commercial transactions, commercial lending, real estate finance, or loan closings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe/PDF, and Outlook
• Experience using legal, USPTO, government, and electronic filing systems
• Strong proofreading and writing skills with attention to detail
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple transactions, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to interact professionally with clients, colleagues, vendors, and outside counsel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Discretion handling confidential information
• Willingness to learn and propose process improvements
• Commitment to excellent client service

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all stages of commercial finance transactions, from initial preparation through closing and post-closing
• Prepare and organize transaction documents, closing agendas, settlement statements, ancillary loan documents, and corporate documents
• Conduct and coordinate due diligence, including title, UCC, tax lien, litigation, and corporate entity searches
• Review and analyze due diligence materials for issues and lender closing compliance
• Review title exams, commitments, and policies for commercial real estate transactions and summarize findings
• Research recorded documents through Registry of Deeds and Land Court websites
• Request and review UCC, tax lien, litigation, and other searches
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements in appropriate jurisdictions
• Assist with commercial loan closings and post-closing due diligence
• Track closing agenda items and ensure transactions stay on schedule
• Prepare and organize closing binders and electronic deal files
• Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, outside counsel, and other parties by phone and email
• Research corporate entity status across jurisdictions
• Respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner

Skills

Commercial finance experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Independent and team work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe/PDF software

Outlook

Legal filing systems

USPTO records

Government filing systems

Job description

Salary Range: $85K-$90K

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 9-5 | Non-exempt

Required: Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of commercial finance experience, preferably in a law firm environment

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

About the Opportunity

A well-established Boston law firm is seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented Commercial Transaction Paralegal to join its busy Commercial Transaction Group. This role will support attorneys across a broad range of commercial finance and real estate transactions, including commercial lending, real estate mortgage financing, commercial and industrial loans, asset-based lending, alternative energy transactions, loan recovery, troubled loan workouts, and foreclosures.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent college degree required


• Paralegal Certificate or additional paralegal education preferred


• 4+ years of commercial finance experience, preferably in a law firm environment


• Experience supporting commercial transactions, commercial lending, real estate finance, or loan closings strongly preferred


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe/PDF software, and Outlook


• Experience using legal, USPTO, government, and electronic filing systems


• Strong proofreading and writing skills with exceptional attention to detail


• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills


• Ability to manage multiple transactions, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally with clients, colleagues, vendors, and outside counsel


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team


• Demonstrated professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information


• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn new skills, take initiative, and recommend process improvements


• Strong commitment to providing excellent client service

Key Job Functions

• Support attorneys through all stages of commercial finance transactions, from initial preparation through closing and post-closing


• Prepare and organize transaction documents, closing agendas, settlement statements, ancillary loan documents, and corporate documents


• Conduct and coordinate due diligence, including title, UCC, tax lien, litigation, and corporate entity searches


• Review and analyze due diligence materials to identify issues and confirm compliance with lender closing requirements


• Review title exams, commitments, and policies for commercial real estate transactions and summarize findings for attorney review


• Research recorded documents through Registry of Deeds and Land Court websites


• Request and review UCC, tax lien, litigation, and other searches


• Prepare and file UCC financing statements in appropriate jurisdictions


• Assist with commercial loan closings and post-closing due diligence


• Track closing agenda items, coordinate outstanding requirements, and help ensure transactions remain on schedule


• Prepare and organize closing binders and electronic deal files


• Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, outside counsel, and other transaction parties by phone and email


• Research corporate entity status across various jurisdictions


• Respond to inquiries and requests in a timely and professional manner

John Leonard is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.