Paralegal – Corporate and Real Estate

Preti Flaherty

Paralegal supporting real estate law and business transactions at Preti Flaherty. Managing legal documentation and assisting attorneys in a hybrid work environment from Concord, NH.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeConcord • New Hampshire • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with real estate transactions, including the preparation and management of due diligence files and reports, deal agendas, and drafting legal documents based on criteria in Lender Commitment Letters
File on the various New Hampshire and Maine Registries of Deeds
Draft title policies, reports, endorsements, and other title-related documents
Assist with completing title searches
Manage and coordinate real estate closings
Assist with the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of business entities, including drafting and filing formation documents, resolutions, meeting minutes, and other governance materials
Maintain and update corporate records and entity data using corporate management software
Support corporate governance and compliance efforts by ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
Coordinate and manage federal, state, and local corporate filings, including annual reports, business licenses, and tax-related documentation
Provide transactional support for mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and commercial real estate transactions—including due diligence review, drafting closing documents, and coordinating closing logistics
Draft, review, and maintain a range of legal documents such as commercial contracts, board resolutions, bylaws, operating agreements, leases, easements, and property-related agreements
Act as liaison with external counsel, government agencies, title companies, and other third parties involved in corporate and real estate matters
Support internal audits, compliance initiatives, and investigations by gathering documentation and assisting with regulatory responses
Manage legal projects from initiation through completion, tracking milestones, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery of all required materials
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.
2+ years of experience as a paralegal in a corporate/real estate legal department or similarly sized law firm
Strong understanding of real estate law and transactions, transactional ledger services, corporate governance, compliance, and corporate law principles.
Proficiency with corporate filings, including familiarity with SEC and state-level compliance requirements
Experience with legal research tools and software (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
Ability to handle stressful situations and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

real estate transactionsdue diligencetitle searchescorporate governancelegal document draftingmergers and acquisitionscompliancelegal researchtransactional ledger servicescorporate law principles

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationattention to detailorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcritical thinkingability to manage multiple prioritiesindependenceteamworkcomposure under stress

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeParalegal Certificate