Paralegal - Corporate (9195)

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Free SEPTA Transportation Pass

Job summary

SEPTA is seeking a Paralegal - Corporate to provide substantive legal support in its Office of General Counsel. The role focuses on real estate, procurement, contracts, and general business operations, coordinating with internal departments and external parties to keep processes compliant and efficient.

The candidate will handle drafting, editing, reviewing, negotiations, and execution of contracts, and support various transactional matters across transportation, real estate, and regulatory

Qualifications

• SEPTA approved degree (Associate/Bachelor) and ABA-accredited paralegal certificate required.
• 3–5 years of paralegal experience in real estate, transactional, or government/public agency settings.
• Knowledge of real estate transactions, contract administration, and procurement processes.
• Proficiency with MS Office, document management systems, and legal research platforms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal and business matters.
• Organize and manage matter files per department practices.
• Support special projects and duties as assigned by supervising attorneys.
• Assist with real estate transactions, leases, licenses, and acquisitions.
• Review title commitments, surveys, and recorded documents; flag issues.
• Prepare transfer tax filings and related forms.
• Maintain transaction files, closing checklists, and tracking.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Real estate transactions

Contract administration

Public agency procurement

MS Office

Document management systems

Legal research platforms

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

ABA-accredited paralegal certificate

Associate/Bachelor degree

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Document management systems

Job description

Secure Your Future with SEPTA – A Leader in Transportation!

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth-largest transportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a 2,200-square-mile service region. SEPTA is at the forefront of innovation in the transit industry, ensuring reliable and efficient services while driving economic growth in the Philadelphia region.

Only candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, will be accepted at this time.

We Are Proud To Be Recognized As

2023 FORBES Best in State Employer

Philadelphia Employer of Choice for 2024

We are seeking to hire candidates for our Paralegal - Corporate (9195).

Opening Date: 10/23/2026

Closing Date: 11/02/2026

Job Grade: SAM 37

Salary Range: $65,936.00-$82,420.00

Overall Description

Provides substantive legal support to the Office of General Counsel’s Corporate practice, with a focus on real estate, procurement, contracts, and general business operations. Working under the supervision of licensed attorneys, this position plays a key role in managing transactional documentation, coordinating with internal departments and external parties, and helping ensure the Authority’s legal and administrative processes operate efficiently and in compliance with applicable law and policy.

Handles all paralegal-related aspects of department transactions (including certain administrative tasks) for corporate matters, from inception to conclusion, relating to the drafting, editing, reviewing, assisting with negotiations, and execution of contracts.

Primarily responsible for understanding the law, identifying legal issues, assisting in negotiations, and drafting documents pertaining to matters in areas such as transportation operation, real estate transactions, procurement, insurance, energy and sustainability, capital project construction and support, environmental law, governmental regulatory compliance, and telecommunication facilities.

Specific Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal and business matters.
• Organize and manage physical and electronic matter files in accordance with department recordkeeping practices.
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned by supervising attorneys.

Additional / Discipline Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with real estate transactions, including leases, easements, licenses, and property acquisitions and dispositions.
• Order, review, and summarize title commitments, surveys, and recorded documents; flag issues for attorney review.
• Prepare and track transfer tax filings, recording documents, and related forms.
• Maintain organized transaction files, closing checklists, and document tracking.

Qualifications And Experience

• SEPTA approved degree Associate/Bachelors and paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program, required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a paralegal in a real estate, transactional, or government/public agency transactional legal setting, required.
• Working knowledge of real estate transactions, contract administration, and/or public agency procurement processes required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems, and legal research platforms (LexisNexis, Westlaw, or similar), required.
• Strong writing, proofreading, and organizational skills, with high attention to detail, required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent matters and competing deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, internal departments, and external parties is required
• Familiarity with public records, open meetings, and government transparency requirements, preferred.
• Prior experience with transit or other government agency legal department a plus.
• Experience supporting Federal grant-funded procurement or FTA-regulated matters is preferred.

Why Join Our Team? Enjoy Outstanding Benefits!

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.
• Retirement Security – Participate in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan to build your financial future.
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Employee Wellness – Access wellness programs and resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Invest in Your Growth – We offer tuition reimbursement to support your education and career advancement.
• Student Loan Assistance – Our positions qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, helping you manage and reduce student debt.
• Free Travel Perks – Receive a FREE SEPTA Transportation Pass, giving you unlimited access to all SEPTA services!

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SEPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.