Senior Real Estate Paralegal
Ignite Human Capital•Boston, MA
•$50 - $70•Hybrid
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
- High school diploma or GED required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred
- Paralegal Certificate a plus
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Overtime pay
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
