Paralegal – Corporate and Real Estate
Preti Flaherty
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Concord • New Hampshire • United States
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About the role
- 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
- 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
- Hybrid work environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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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