Commercial Transaction Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Hackett Feinberg P.C., a 30+ attorney Boston law firm, is seeking a self-motivated paralegal to join its busy Commercial Transaction Group. The Transaction Group has a wide-ranging practice that includes commercial real estate mortgage financings, commercial and industrial loans, asset based loans, alternative energy transactions, affordable housing developments, as well as loan recovery and troubled loan workouts and foreclosures. The Commercial Transaction Paralegal will work alongside and support attorneys in these practice areas and through all stages of a commercial transaction. The Commercial Transaction Paralegal will be responsible for managing the details throughout transactions, including initial document preparation, organizational diligence, tracking of closing agenda items, ordering and review of title updates, UCC, tax lien and litigation searches, and execution and compilation of closing documents.The successful candidate will possess initiative, solid organizational, management, and communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and an ability to handle multiple deals, priorities, and deadlines. Although the Commercial Transaction Paralegal's primary job responsibilities will be to support lawyers in the Transaction Group, all Commercial Transaction Paralegals are expected to support the Administrative Team by performing various office administration duties as needed. At Hackett Feinberg, our people are our most valuable asset. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering and preserving an inclusive workplace. We embrace our employees' differences that make our employees unique. Therefore, we encourage talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.Responsibilities:Communicate with vendors, outside attorneys and clients, primarily by phone and emailResearch accurate legal entity names and status in various jurisdictionsNotarize documents or ability to become a notary publicReview and analyze documents and due diligence to ensure compliance with closing and other requirements of lendersReview and evaluate title exams, commitments and policies for commercial real estate transactions and summarize findings for review by supervising attorneyResearch recorded documents on various Registry of Deeds/Land Court websitesE-record documents at Registry of Deeds/Land Court.Request UCC, tax lien, litigation and other searches, and summarize findings for review by the supervising attorney; prepare and file UCC financing statements in appropriate locationsPrepare documents for attorney review in connection with transactions including closing agendas settlement statements, and ancillary loan and corporate documents related to commercial loan facilities, affordable housing transactions and other real estate transactionsAssist with loan closings (including compilation of original closing documents and prompt delivery of original documents to our clients)Prepare and organize electronic document binders and shared file sites for loan closings; post-closing due diligence Requirements:College degree required; Paralegal Certificate or higher education preferred4-8+ years relevant experience in commercial finance at a law firmKnowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, pdf software and OutlookProficiency using legal, USPTO and other government electronic filing systemsStrong attention to detail and organizedAbility to project a professional image and interact professionally with clients, co-workers, and other partiesAbility to handle stressful situations and remain calm under pressureExcellent verbal and written communication skillsCapability to work well independently as well as in a team environmentProvide excellent customer serviceAptitude to be cautious with sensitive informationAlways willing to learn new skills and take the initiative to further understand processes and make recommendations for efficiency improvements