Goodwin
Paralegal Specialist (REI) – Goodwin
Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team to support high-stakes real estate matters. In the Real Estate Industry business unit, Paralegal Specialists work side-by-side with attorneys to provide high-quality, cost-effective legal services on groundbreaking matters, advising on how to best approach tasks at hand. What You Will Do Order, review, and summarize title commitments, exception documents and surveys; interface with the title company and surveyor to resolve issues or discrepancies and to negotiate title insurance policy coverage Preparation and administration of contract critical dates and closing checklists Coordination and assistance with all aspects of real estate closings, including ordering and reviewing diligence materials (e.g. zoning reports, UCC lien searches), preparation of conveyance documents and escrow instructions Preparation of initial draft documents, amendments to agreements or leases and miscellaneous documents, including estoppel certificates, SNDAs and Memos of Lease, for attorney review Knowledge of formation, foreign qualification and amendment of entities, obtaining taxpayer identification numbers and the preparation and/or review of organizational and authority documents Attending to all post-closing requirements, including preparation of closing indices, organization of closing binders, and monitoring post-closing deliveries or requirements Collaborate with other Paralegal team members and Associates within the Real Estate Industry business unit and across other business units Support training and knowledge management functions Mentor junior team members as needed Comply with all administrative requirements including timekeeping and reporting as instructed Other, non-essential duties Who You Are BA/BS preferred 7+ years of experience Experience on both borrower and lender side of leveraged finance transactions preferred, but not required Paralegal Certificate or qualifying work experience per state law requirements Strong organizational as well as verbal and written communication skills High level of attention to detail Capable of handling multiple responsibilities at the same time Capable of planning ahead and meeting deadlines Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment Desire to work on challenging, complex transactions Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Visio is required Firm culture hybrid work environment - 3 days/week, including 2 anchor days Tuesday & Thursday Benefits And More Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule Health, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability insurance Retirement & Savings Plan Emergency back-up child and adult care Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays Professional development and career advancement opportunities Employee recognition and reward programs Employee wellness and assistance programs Employee discounts and perks Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration. Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration. Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process in the US, contact the Benefits Department by email or by phone at 617-570-1800. To request any disability or neurodivergence related accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process in the UK or Germany, please email the Recruiting Department. Any information you provide will be kept confidential and used only for the purpose of providing the accommodations needed. Requesting accommodations will not adversely affect the outcome of your application. This position is eligible for overtime: Yes The target salary range for this position varies by location and is commensurate with relevant experience: Boston $120,000 - $165,000 | Los Angeles $140,000 - $193,000 | New York $124,000 - $171,000 | Philadelphia $120,000 - $165,000 | San Francisco $140,000 - $193,000 | Santa Monica $140,000 - $193,000 | Silicon Valley $140,000 - $193,000 | Washington DC $120,000 - $165,000 Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services
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Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team to support high-stakes real estate matters. In the Real Estate Industry business unit, Paralegal Specialists work side-by-side with attorneys to provide high-quality, cost-effective legal services on groundbreaking matters, advising on how to best approach tasks at hand. What You Will Do Order, review, and summarize title commitments, exception documents and surveys; interface with the title company and surveyor to resolve issues or discrepancies and to negotiate title insurance policy coverage Preparation and administration of contract critical dates and closing checklists Coordination and assistance with all aspects of real estate closings, including ordering and reviewing diligence materials (e.g. zoning reports, UCC lien searches), preparation of conveyance documents and escrow instructions Preparation of initial draft documents, amendments to agreements or leases and miscellaneous documents, including estoppel certificates, SNDAs and Memos of Lease, for attorney review Knowledge of formation, foreign qualification and amendment of entities, obtaining taxpayer identification numbers and the preparation and/or review of organizational and authority documents Attending to all post-closing requirements, including preparation of closing indices, organization of closing binders, and monitoring post-closing deliveries or requirements Collaborate with other Paralegal team members and Associates within the Real Estate Industry business unit and across other business units Support training and knowledge management functions Mentor junior team members as needed Comply with all administrative requirements including timekeeping and reporting as instructed Other, non-essential duties Who You Are BA/BS preferred 7+ years of experience Experience on both borrower and lender side of leveraged finance transactions preferred, but not required Paralegal Certificate or qualifying work experience per state law requirements Strong organizational as well as verbal and written communication skills High level of attention to detail Capable of handling multiple responsibilities at the same time Capable of planning ahead and meeting deadlines Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment Desire to work on challenging, complex transactions Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Visio is required Firm culture hybrid work environment - 3 days/week, including 2 anchor days Tuesday & Thursday Benefits And More Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule Health, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability insurance Retirement & Savings Plan Emergency back-up child and adult care Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays Professional development and career advancement opportunities Employee recognition and reward programs Employee wellness and assistance programs Employee discounts and perks Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration. Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration. Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process in the US, contact the Benefits Department by email or by phone at 617-570-1800. To request any disability or neurodivergence related accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process in the UK or Germany, please email the Recruiting Department. Any information you provide will be kept confidential and used only for the purpose of providing the accommodations needed. Requesting accommodations will not adversely affect the outcome of your application. This position is eligible for overtime: Yes The target salary range for this position varies by location and is commensurate with relevant experience: Boston $120,000 - $165,000 | Los Angeles $140,000 - $193,000 | New York $124,000 - $171,000 | Philadelphia $120,000 - $165,000 | San Francisco $140,000 - $193,000 | Santa Monica $140,000 - $193,000 | Silicon Valley $140,000 - $193,000 | Washington DC $120,000 - $165,000 Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services
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