Paralegal - Corporate (9195)

Septa • Philadelphia, PA

9d • $65,936 - $82,420

About The Position

Provides substantive legal support to SEPTA’s Office of General Counsel Corporate practice, focusing on real estate, procurement, contracts, and general business operations. Under the supervision of licensed attorneys, the position manages transactional documentation, coordinates with internal departments and external parties, and supports efficient legal and administrative processes in compliance with applicable law and policy.

Handles paralegal and related administrative aspects of corporate transactions from inception through conclusion, including drafting, editing, reviewing, assisting with negotiations, and executing contracts. The role involves understanding applicable law, identifying legal issues, assisting in negotiations, and drafting documents concerning transportation operations, real estate transactions, procurement, insurance, energy and sustainability, capital project construction and support, environmental law, governmental regulatory compliance, and telecommunications facilities.

The position also supports real estate transactions and related due diligence, filings, recordings, and transaction documentation. It maintains confidential information and organized physical and electronic matter files, and supports special projects as assigned by supervising attorneys.

Requirements

• An SEPTA-approved associate or bachelor’s degree and a paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a paralegal in a real estate, transactional, or government/public agency transactional legal setting.
• Working knowledge of real estate transactions, contract administration, and/or public agency procurement processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems, and legal research platforms such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, or similar.
• Strong writing, proofreading, and organizational skills, with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent matters and competing deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, internal departments, and external parties.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with public records, open meetings, and government transparency requirements.
• Prior experience with a transit or other government agency legal department.
• Experience supporting Federal grant-funded procurement or FTA-regulated matters.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive legal and business matters.
• Organize and manage physical and electronic matter files according to department recordkeeping practices.
• Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned by supervising attorneys.
• 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, and 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.
• Handle paralegal-related aspects of corporate transactions from inception to conclusion, including drafting, editing, reviewing, assisting with negotiations, and executing contracts.
• Support transactional matters involving real estate, procurement, insurance, energy and sustainability, capital projects, environmental law, regulatory compliance, and telecommunications facilities.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 457B Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Paid parental leave, vacation time, and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness programs and resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Free SEPTA Transportation Pass with unlimited access to SEPTA services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree