We are seeking a Paralegal for our in-house client located in Woburn, MA. The Paralegal will negotiate, draft, review, and administer agreements relative to real estate transactions. Day to day you will provide legal and administrative support to the team while emphasizing regulatory compliance programs, real estate-based contracts, administrative matters, and helping Attorneys handle transactional and compliance matters. As a Paralegal, you will partner cross-functionally to review and analyze legal documents, perform legal research, update legal databases, and assist with the department's day-to-day operations.
Callouts :
Ability to take on heavy administrative tasks
A background in hazmat or environmental would be ideal, but not necessary
Data entry and attention to detail required
Responsibilities
- Assist with intake for new legal matters, assess the nature of the issue (with supervision), enter information into databases, coordinate with department attorneys and internal business clients, and track these through resolution
- Assist with preparing, executing, filing, and administering legal documents. Support Attorneys, which includes creating files, scanning documents, mailing and emailing documents, etc.
- Draft, with Attorney supervision, form legal documents and correspondence. Review and abstract legal documents, create payment requests, and follow up to ensure proper integration and payment.
- Research, compile, and analyze data. Assist with due diligence fact-finding (including gathering facts and documents from other departments and outside sources)
- Assist with resolving day-to-day issues related to pending litigation or other projects
- Notarize and/or witness documents executed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or related experience required
- Notary Public in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts within 90 days of hire or transfer into the position required (assignment estimated to last 6-8 weeks, so should not be a factor)
- Between 1-3 years of relevant experience required; corporate law or law firm experience strongly preferred
- Knowledge of basic real estate principles and basic document drafting. Strong attention to detail in the review, processing, and drafting of documents; ability to understand, conduct, gather, and present research materials
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word
- Incumbent must be able to adjust to shifts in accordance with department priorities
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively
- Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results
Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.
Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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