Paralegal - Real Estate

Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment, and wants to be part of a dynamic team?

We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!

Polsinelli is seeking a Paralegal to support the Firm's Real Estate Department in the Boston office.

• Perform and coordinate due diligence, including review of title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and underlying documents
• Assist in preparation and review of real estate conveyance and closing documents
• Coordinate closing of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions and financings, and debt and equity transactions including signature page packages, document delivery, monitor closing checklists, handle recording requirements at closing
• Prepare closing books
• Notarize various documents related to real estate transactions and foreclosure sales
• Prepare and record filings in the registries and in Land Court
• Assist in preparation for foreclosure sales
• Attend foreclosures sales
• Draft and file UCC financing statements
• Order and evaluate UCC, lien, litigation and similar searches
• Prepare and file formation documents
• Draft leases, purchase contracts, easements, deeds, and other real property related documents
• Work on special assignments that may require conducting routine factual research, preparing reports, and handling associated filings
• Interface with firm clients and other outside entities regarding assigned matters
• Execute on the minute details of a project or task, in addition to providing alternative options/solutions to best serve internal and external clients
• Research and execute on necessary procedures to meet client requests
• Retrieve, organize, review, analyze, and summarize documents
• Effectively set priorities, provide timely updates, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects
• Remain proficient in Microsoft Suite/Outlook, InTapp, iManage, and other programs used in practice area
• Meticulous time recording skills to accurately bill clients

• Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
• Kofax
• iManage
• Orbital

• Paralegal Certificate or related degree preferred
• Notary in the Commonwealth of MA
• 5 Years Experience
• Billable requirement: 1600 hours per year
• 5 days in office
• Start time for this role will be either 8:30 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. (Work day hours Monday to Thursday 7.75 hours and Friday 7.5 hours plus overtime when necessary)

The budgeted salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000.

As part of full‑time employment associated with this position, Polsinelli PC offers the following benefits:
Paid time off, sick time off, a referral program, medical insurance and benefits, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance,  insurance, long‑term disability benefits, short‑term disability benefits, Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location), 401(k) benefits, and employee assistance benefits.

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Team Player:
  Works well as a member of a group
• Loyal:
  Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Detail Oriented:
  Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated:
  Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Self‑Starter:
  Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility:
  Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact:
  Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Bachelor's or better.

5 years:
Related experience.

Paralegal Certification