Staff Openings
At Preti Flaherty, our career tracks offer you the chance to work in a leading law firm known for helping some of the region’s most successful companies grow and thrive.
Our professionals enjoy a diverse, collaborative work environment consisting of five offices, and work side-by-side with over 100 attorneys. We believe in thinking differently, and so all staff members are encouraged to offer ideas to help serve our clients better.
We work hard, but also enjoy what we do. And that kind of effort pays off at Preti Flaherty. Our staff is rewarded with a competitive compensation plan and excellent benefits. If you’re ready for challenging, innovative work, we encourage you to consider joining us.
Professional, non-legal career tracks include:
- Administrative
- Finance and Accounting
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Marketing
- Paralegal
- Secretarial
For employment inquiries, please email us at [email protected]
Current Openings
Paralegal - Real Estate Practice Group
At Preti Flaherty, we know that exceptional people and efficient processes drive our continued success. Our Paralegals play a key role in our Firm’s success, responsible for providing high-quality legal assistance to attorneys, contributing to the efficient management of cases, and ensuring consistency and excellence in client service.
Preti Flaherty, one of New England’s largest law firms with offices in ME, NH, MA, and Washington, D.C., is seeking a Paralegal to join the firm’s dynamic and growing Real Estate practice group.
The ideal candidate will have a solid background in real estate law and will be comfortable supporting attorneys through all phases of a transaction, from intake and due diligence through closing and post-closing. This position offers an opportunity to work with complex and diverse clients, providing direct support to our attorneys and working collaboratively with our dedicated team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with real estate transactions, including the preparation and management of due diligence files and reports, deal agendas, and draft legal documents based on criteria in Lender Commitment Letters
- File and record documents with the appropriate Registries of Deeds and track recording information
- Draft title policies, reports, endorsements, and other title-related documents
- Assist with completing title searches and obtaining supporting documents as needed
- Prepare and maintain closing checklists, deal timelines, and closing binders; coordinate signatures, notaries, and delivery of executed documents
- Draft and revise routine real estate documents from templates and attorney direction (e.g., deeds, affidavits, closing certificates, easements, lease-related documents, and lender forms)
- Assemble recording packages and post-closing deliverables; track recording confirmations and return of originals; organize and distribute final closing sets
- Review title commitments and title search results; assist with title objection letters, curative requests, and tracking satisfaction of title and survey requirements
- Support real estate finance matters by coordinating lender requirements, ordering/payoff statements, and assisting with closing documentation and disbursement instructions at attorney direction
Other Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as a real estate paralegal in a law firm, legal department, real estate brokerage, or title company
- Strong understanding of real estate transactions, including title and survey review, due diligence, and closing/post-closing processes
- Familiarity with recording requirements and practices, including preparing and submitting documents to registries of deeds and coordinating with title companies
- Experience with legal research tools and software (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically
- Ability to handle stressful situations and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment
This position will pay between $32- $42 per hour, commensurate with experience.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic legal environment and are interested in supporting sophisticated corporate and real estate transactional work, we invite you to apply and become part of our team!
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