Senior Real Estate Paralegal

Ignite Human Capital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Unknown Firm in Boston is seeking a Senior Real Estate Paralegal to support attorneys on complex real estate transactions, performing due diligence, closings, and document management in a hybrid work setting.

The role offers collaboration with attorneys, mentorship of junior staff, and an emphasis on accuracy, organization, and independent judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of paralegal experience in real estate law.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep familiarity with real estate practice area rules, procedures, and terminology.
• Ability to connect cases, statutes, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support due diligence for various real estate transactions.
• Review and analyze title commitments, recorded documents, and surveys.
• Maintain closing checklists to keep transactions on track.
• Draft transaction documents and coordinate delivery with counsel, lenders, agencies, and vendors.
• Organize data rooms and matter files.
• Mentor junior paralegals and case assistants as needed.

Skills

Real estate paralegal

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate

Paralegal Certificate a plus

Job description

Senior Real Estate Paralegal

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Hourly pay range: $50 –$70/ Hour DOE

About the Role

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Paralegal to join its Boston office on a hybrid schedule. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys on complex real estate transactions, providing substantive support across due diligence, closings, and document management. You'll be a key part of a collaborative team environment where your expertise and independent judgment are valued.

What You'll Do

• Support due diligence efforts for a variety of real estate transactions
• Order, review, and analyze title commitments, recorded documents, and property surveys
• Build, monitor, and maintain closing checklists to keep transactions on track
• Draft and prepare transaction documents, coordinating execution and delivery with opposing counsel, lenders, government agencies, and other vendors
• Organize and manage data rooms and matter files
• Mentor junior paralegals and case assistants as needed

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 6 years of paralegal experience specifically in real estate law
• Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Sharp organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple matters simultaneously
• Sound independent judgment and the ability to anticipate attorney needs
• Deep familiarity with real estate practice area rules, procedures, and terminology
• Comfortable operating with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to identify connections across cases, statutes, and regulatory requirements

Education & Certification

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Paralegal Certificate a plus

Core Competencies

• Business acumen and alignment with firm strategy
• Strong relationship-building across all levels of the organization
• Practical problem-solving and root-cause analysis
• Ability to influence stakeholders and manage competing priorities
• Adaptability and support for organizational change
• Data-informed decision making
• High emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Consistent delivery of high-quality, deadline-driven work

Work Environment

This position involves primarily sedentary work, including extended periods at a computer, virtual meetings, and occasional walking or standing. A hybrid schedule combines remote and in-office work, with specifics to be coordinated with your supervisor.

Benefits

This is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime per applicable law. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a 401(k) plan.