Paralegal Assistant - Real Estate (Hybrid)
About The Position
We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success. This position is based in our Boston office. The Paralegal Assistant position is intended to be a two-year commitment from a college graduate interested in the legal profession. We anticipate this role starting in Summer 2026 and on-site interviews will be scheduled in January. A successful candidate provides assistance to lawyers and/or paralegals in a broad range of transaction types. This includes tasks such as: document organization, electronic filing of documents and emails, assembly of documents, including originals (where required) and delivery of the same as directed, preparation of form documents for attorney review. Files, organizes and retrieves documents arranged systematically according to the firm’s system. Performs work under direct supervision. Some client contact but refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. In some practice areas, may have an annual billable requirement of 650 hours. In this hybrid position, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues both in person and virtually.
Requirements
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Accurate computer typing skills.
- Written communication skills.
- Ability to lift heavy boxes weighing 35 pounds.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent combination in education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience with database and supporting a legal practice group.
Responsibilities
- Gather and track documents and information from a variety of sources, including electronic data rooms for due diligence review by attorneys and paralegals.
- Prepare final sets of documents for execution (once approved by attorney) for distribution to relevant parties.
- Compile documents for delivery in accordance with client needs.
- This may include pulling and posting documents to electronic platforms in accordance with client and firm policies.
- May be responsible for ordering UCC filings/renewals/lien searches as directed.
- Maintain status report of open issues, deal contacts and due diligence checklists as directed by attorneys and paralegals.
- Perform physical and electronic filing, indexing and active file maintenance.
- Work with lawyers and non-legal professionals to understand and implement rapid developments in technology to meet client needs.
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners
- life and AD&D insurance
- short and long term disability insurance
- tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs
- FSAs for dependent care
- health advocacy services
- behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members
- 401(k)
- profit sharing
- pre-tax transit and parking program
- backup dependent care
- senior care planning support
- resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers
- paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
