Corporate Paralegal

Sheehan-Phinney-Bass-; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Twelve paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sheehan Phinney is hiring an experienced full-time Corporate Paralegal to join its Corporate Group in Manchester, NH. The role supports attorneys on moderately complex corporate transactions, closings, and related real estate work, with independent and collaborative duties and a target of 1,400 billable hours per year.

You will draft documents, perform legal research, organize information, and communicate clearly while delivering high-quality client service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5+ years of paralegal experience.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Experience in the practice area; knowledge of legal terminology.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, Adobe, electronic filing and related programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform substantive legal work under attorney direction, including corporate transactions and closings.
• Draft documents and correspondence; conduct legal research.
• File documents with Secretaries of State and manage real estate work outside the real estate group.

Skills

Legal terminology

Blue Sky laws

UCC filings

Electronic filing

MS Office

Adobe

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Paralegal certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe

Electronic filing systems

Job description

Description

We are hiring an experienced full-time Corporate Paralegal to join our team and perform substantive legal work, contributing to moderately complex aspects of projects or matters (as applicable), under the direction of attorneys. Subject matter expertise and duties are specific to Sheehan’s Corporate Group. This will include assisting with corporate transactions, closings, and real estate work (generated outside of the real estate group). Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Performs legal and records research, organizes and analyzes information, drafts and prepares documents and correspondence along with other tasks as assigned. Substantive work is billable with a 1400-hour billable time per annum target.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of technical legal terminology, concepts, and proven application
• Knowledge of up-to-date practices regarding Blue Sky laws and basic filing procedures
• Knowledge with UCC filings and forms
• Electronically files documents with various Secretaries of State
• Presents professionally, has a positive attitude and high ethical standards
• Excellent telephone etiquette
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Operates in a fast-paced environment and shows initiative
• Prioritizes, multitasks, and works efficiently while using good judgment
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Works independently as well as in a team setting

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5+ years of experience. Paralegal certification preferred. Experience in practice area, required. Knowledge of legal terminology. Excellent computer skills including proficiency with MS Office Suite, Adobe, electronic filing, and related legal programs. EEO

Schedule

Full-time Monday through Friday with flexibility to occasionally come in early or stay late.

Why Sheehan Phinney?

Recognized as a 2025 Best Places to Work (for both law firms and NE businesses), we take pride in our employees’ work ethic, and reward that commitment with a comprehensive benefits package and by offering generous paid time off (PTO) in addition to twelve paid holidays annually. We believe in compensating people fairly and provide tuition reimbursement, paid leave, paid volunteer time, and the opportunity to grow!

We appreciate the importance of work-life balance to support your personal and professional success. Our collaborative atmosphere allows for quality time to grow your career network and benefit from the mentorship provided by our talented team.