Goodwin ยท 3 months ago
Paralegal Specialist (REI)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expGoodwin is a leading firm working with innovative investors and disruptors across various industries. The Paralegal Specialist will work closely with attorneys in the Real Estate Industry business unit, providing essential support for complex transactions and ensuring high-quality legal services are delivered.
Intellectual PropertyLaw EnforcementLegalLife ScienceReal Estate
Responsibilities
Order, review, and summarize title commitments, exception documents and surveys, interfacing directly with the title company and surveyor to resolve any issues or discrepancies and to negotiate title insurance policy coverage
Preparation and administration of contract critical dates and closing checklists
Coordination and assistance with all aspects of real estate closings, including ordering and reviewing diligence materials (e.g. zoning reports, UCC lien searches), preparation of conveyance documents and preparation of escrow instructions
Preparation of initial draft documents, amendments to agreements or leases and miscellaneous documents, including estoppel certificates, SNDAs and Memos of Lease, for attorney review
Knowledge of formation, foreign qualification and amendment of entities, obtaining taxpayer identification numbers and the preparation and/or review of organizational and authority documents
Attending to all post-closing requirements, including preparation of closing indices, the preparation and organization of closing binders, and monitoring all post-closing deliveries or requirements
Collaborate with other Paralegal team members and Associates within the Real Estate Industry business unit and across other business units
Support training and knowledge management functions
Mentor junior team members as needed
Comply with all administrative requirements including timekeeping and reporting as instructed
Other, non-essential duties
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience
Expertise in Title & Survey Review
Paralegal Certificate or qualifying work experience per state law requirements
Strong organizational as well as verbal and written communication skills
High level of attention to detail
Capable of handling multiple responsibilities at the same time
Capable of planning ahead and meeting deadlines
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
Desire to work on challenging, complex transactions
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Visio is required
Firm culture hybrid work environment
Preferred
BA/BS preferred
Experience on both borrower and lender side of leveraged finance transactions preferred, but not required
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement & Savings Plan
Emergency back-up child and adult care
Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Employee recognition and reward programs
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Employee discounts and perks
Company
Goodwin
Goodwin is a global law firm with more than 1,800 lawyers in its offices located in the United States, Europe and Asia.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Mary Shen O'Carroll
Chief Operating Officer
Daniel Lang
Partner
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