Corporate Paralegal needed in Newport, RI. Full-time role, comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, disability, employee referral program, EAP, 401k (including company match), and profit sharing. Salary range is $80-90k plus bonus.
Paralegal will support 2-4 attorneys in the corporate and real estate practice groups. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and extensive experience assisting with commercial real estate transactions, development projects, and land-use matters. This role works closely with attorneys and clients to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely handling of complex transactional and regulatory processes.
Key Responsibilities
Assist attorneys in all aspects of commercial real estate acquisitions, sales, financings, and closings, including document preparation, title and survey review, due diligence coordination, and closing management.
Prepare and organize entity formation documents (corporations, LLCs, partnerships), maintain corporate records and minute books, and prepare annual filings.
Manage and facilitate real estate closings, including drafting closing checklists, coordinating execution of documents, and ensuring all instruments are properly recorded and distributed.
Support attorneys and clients with land-use and development matters, including municipal filings, permitting, and zoning board applications.
Conduct and summarize corporate and real property due diligence, including UCC searches, lien and litigation searches, and organizational document review.
Maintain transaction files, timelines, and project trackers to ensure smooth project execution.
Communicate directly with clients, lenders, title companies, engineers, and municipal officials as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
Thorough knowledge of real estate closing procedures, corporate governance, and land-use filings.
Minimum 5+ years of experience as a corporate or real estate paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, document management systems (preferably NetDocs), and electronic closing platforms.
Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and client service orientation.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility to travel between the Newport and Providence offices as needed to support attorneys and matters.
Why Join Us
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, disability, employee referral program, EAP, 401k (including company match), and profit sharing.
Collaborative, supportive work environment focused on career growth.
About the Firm:
Join a highly respected regional law firm known for its sophisticated legal work, collaborative culture, and long-standing relationships with regional and national clients. Our firm combines the resources of a full-service practice with the collegial, hands-on environment of a smaller team.
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