Senior Paralegal Specialist

Miles & Stockbridge; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Firm-sponsored memberships

Job summary

Miles & Stockbridge seeks a Senior Paralegal Specialist to join the Real Estate & Transactional Finance Practice Group in Baltimore, MD. You will support Principals and Associates, interact with clients, and assist with document preparation, review, and loan closings.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of experience in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, a bachelor’s degree (paralegal certificate a plus), and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience supporting sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; paralegal certificate is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of legal language and research methods.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Meet with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned transactions or projects.
• Assist lawyers with commercial real estate transactions, including document preparation, review and revision.
• Experience drafting loan documents, reviewing titles and surveys, and managing loan closings.
• Review closing documents for accuracy.
• Assist with post-closing matters, including delivery of closing documents and collection of post-closing items.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Document drafting

Loan closings

MS Office

NetDocs

SimplyAgree

Discretion & judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

NetDocs

SimplyAgree

Job description

Miles & Stockbridge has positioned itself as an AmLaw 200 firm that is global in scope and in reach. Miles & Stockbridge maintains a reputation for a dynamic and approachable work environment that allows talented lawyers and staff from diverse backgrounds to thrive and grow. As part of our ongoing commitment to affect positive change, Miles & Stockbridge focuses on partnerships that benefit the community, reflect the causes our colleagues support, and allow us to collaborate with clients and neighbors to deepen relationships.

We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Paralegal Specialist to join our growing Real Estate & Transactional Finance Practice Group in Baltimore, MD. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who is well organized, a critical thinker and willing to go the extra mile. A Senior Paralegal Specialist in this role would support Principals and Associates and interact with our clients. If you are looking for an employer that embraces a diverse workforce and provides ongoing professional development, consider Miles & Stockbridge!

Paralegal Responsibilities

• Meet with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned transactions or projects.
• Assist lawyers with commercial real estate transactions, which include document preparation, document review and revision.
• Experience drafting loan documents, reviewing titles and surveys, and managing loan closings.
• Review closing documents for accuracy.
• Assist with all post-closing matters, including delivery of original closing documents to the appropriate parties; collection of post-closing items confirmation of proper recording of closing documents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Paralegal Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of relevant experience supporting sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience in lieu of degree may be considered. Paralegal certificate is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of legal language and principles, and research methods.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience using a document management system, NetDocs a plus.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience using SimplyAgree or other signature and closing tool a plus.

Miles & Stockbridge offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, Firm sponsored Memberships (i.e. Peloton, Norton LifeLock), and more.

The salary for this position is $100,000 - $135,000. The salary provided is in compliance with state, city, or local employment laws and applies to this location only. Actual pay for this position will be determined based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, current market data, and business needs.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position or sit for prolonged periods and repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is frequently required to perform light work that includes lifting and moving objects up to 10 pounds.

Disclaimer and Acknowledgement

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements will exclude individuals who may pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties in this job description at any time for any reason.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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