Commercial Real Estate / Title Paralegal

Description The Commercial Real Estate/Title Paralegal is responsible for performing substantive legal work supporting the Real Estate and Development Practice Group in addition to other firm practice groups’ real estate needs. This includes all title related work including performing full title searches and title updates, issuing reports, title commitments, proforma policies and preparing preliminary drafts of conveyancing documents and closing documents, including settlement statements and real estate transfer tax forms, for review by an attorney along with other tasks as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Familiarity with NH Title Examination Standards (and MA REBA / Real Estate Bar Association for MA Standards, a plus) Strong verbal and written communication skills Presents professionally, displays a positive attitude with high ethical standards Excellent attention to detail Ability to prioritize, multitask and work efficiently while using good judgment Strong organizational skills with the ability to take initiative Sense of urgency Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting and interact directly with clients Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5+ years of experience working as a Commercial Real Estate/Title Paralegal, strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of legal terminology and excellent computer skills including proficiency with MS Office Suite and related legal programs is required. 5+ years of title experience, paralegal certification, and producer title license, strongly preferred. Continuing legal education is expected. EEO Schedule Full-time Monday through Friday with flexibility to occasionally come in early or stay late. Why Sheehan Phinney? Recognized as a 2025 Best Places to Work (for both law firms and NE businesses), we take pride in our employees’ work ethic, and reward that commitment with a comprehensive benefits package and by offering generous paid time off (PTO) in addition to twelve paid holidays annually. We believe in compensating people fairly and provide tuition reimbursement, paid leave, paid volunteer time, and the opportunity to grow! comprehensive benefits package generous paid time off (PTO) in addition to twelve paid holidays annually tuition reimbursement paid leave paid volunteer time opportunity to grow #J-18808-Ljbffr Sheehan-Phinney-Bass-