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Paralegal Specialist (REI)
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Goodwin Join Goodwin’s Real Estate Information (REI) Real Estate Industry team as a Paralegal Specialist. This role supports attorneys in the Real Estate Industry business unit on complex transactions and ensures Goodwin quality standards are met. What You Will Do
Order, review, and summarize title commitments, exception documents and surveys; interface directly with the title company and surveyor to resolve issues or discrepancies and to negotiate title insurance policy coverage Prepare and administer contract critical dates and closing checklists Coordinate and assist with all aspects of real estate closings, including ordering and reviewing diligence materials (e.g., zoning reports, UCC lien searches); prepare conveyance documents and escrow instructions Prepare initial draft documents, amendments to agreements or leases and miscellaneous documents, including estoppel certificates, SNDAs and Memos of Lease for attorney review Demonstrate knowledge of formation, foreign qualification and amendment of entities, obtaining taxpayer identification numbers and preparation/review of organizational and authority documents Attend to 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 and verbal and written communication skills High level of attention to detail Capable of handling multiple responsibilities 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 Hybrid work environment expectation - 3 days/week, including 2 anchor days Tuesday & Thursday Benefits And More
Flexible work arrangements and hybrid 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 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 accommodation in the UK or Germany, please email the Recruiting Department. Any information provided will be kept confidential and used only for the purpose of providing the needed accommodations. This position is eligible for overtime.
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Paralegal Specialist (REI)
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Goodwin Join Goodwin’s Real Estate Information (REI) Real Estate Industry team as a Paralegal Specialist. This role supports attorneys in the Real Estate Industry business unit on complex transactions and ensures Goodwin quality standards are met. What You Will Do
Order, review, and summarize title commitments, exception documents and surveys; interface directly with the title company and surveyor to resolve issues or discrepancies and to negotiate title insurance policy coverage Prepare and administer contract critical dates and closing checklists Coordinate and assist with all aspects of real estate closings, including ordering and reviewing diligence materials (e.g., zoning reports, UCC lien searches); prepare conveyance documents and escrow instructions Prepare initial draft documents, amendments to agreements or leases and miscellaneous documents, including estoppel certificates, SNDAs and Memos of Lease for attorney review Demonstrate knowledge of formation, foreign qualification and amendment of entities, obtaining taxpayer identification numbers and preparation/review of organizational and authority documents Attend to 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 and verbal and written communication skills High level of attention to detail Capable of handling multiple responsibilities 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 Hybrid work environment expectation - 3 days/week, including 2 anchor days Tuesday & Thursday Benefits And More
Flexible work arrangements and hybrid 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 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 accommodation in the UK or Germany, please email the Recruiting Department. Any information provided will be kept confidential and used only for the purpose of providing the needed accommodations. This position is eligible for overtime.
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