Paralegal - Corporate / Real Estate

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

At Preti Flaherty, we know that exceptional people and efficient processes drive our continued success. Our Paralegals play a key role in our Firms success, responsible for providing high-quality legal assistance to attorneys, contributing to the efficient management of cases, and ensuring consistency and excellence in client service.

Preti Flaherty, one of New Englands largest law firms with offices in ME, NH, MA, and Washington, D.C., is seeking a Paralegal to join the firms dynamic and growing Corporate / Real Estate practice group.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Real Estate Law and Business Transactions. This position is an extraordinary opportunity for a talented paralegal to work with complex and diverse clients, providing direct support to our attorneys and working collaboratively with our dedicated team. This position is based in our Concord, NH office, and offers an engaging roster of work on behalf of Pretis regional and national clients.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist with real estate transactions, including the preparation and management of due diligence files and reports, deal agendas, and draft 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 transactionsincluding 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

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