Non-Exempt / Full Time

Fast paced, growing law firm seeks a paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to firm partners who have responsibility over commercial business, finance and real estate transactions. The position involves displaying initiative, good judgment, professionalism, follow-through on different assignments and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. The job responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Prepare and format initial drafts of contracts, legal research and correspondence.
• Assist in the preparation of loan documents, purchase agreements, deeds, and other conveyance documents, easements, general agreements and contracts.
• Assist with the closings of mergers and acquisitions and other business
• Apply analytical skills to identify and assist in resolving issues; proactively suggest appropriate solutions and recommendations to enhance final work product.
• Maintain corporate client records, files and policies.
• Review title reports, surveys and organizational documents.
• Prepare corporate documents for entity formation of corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies.
• Conduct legal research. Analyze and compile data and information and write reports regarding findings.
• Engage in direct communication with clients with respect to client intake and information gathering.
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings and appointments for all parties involved, including lenders, attorneys, title companies and brokers.
• Draft engagement letters and assist with client invoicing and expense recovery.
• Manage and organize client files in electronic database and paper / original file system from opening through closing of files.
• Provide paralegal support, perform other paralegal duties and complete special projects and other related duties as assigned.

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program preferred, or a combination of education and/or experience.
• At least two years of prior experience as a legal support staff or paralegal.
• Working knowledge and competency with various case management software platforms.
• Excellent analytical and organization skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Legal research and investigation skills.
• Ability to follow direction and procedures.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and assignments.
• Proficiency using Adobe PDF creator and editor.
• Adept using Microsoft Office 365 suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• The ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Complete discretion and ability to work with confidential information.
• High level of initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Positive, pro-active, professional attitude.
• References and background check are required.