Corporate/Real Estate Paralegal

Corporate/Real Estate Paralegal - Boston, MA

The Corporate/Real Estate Paralegal position will play a crucial role in supporting the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel(s) with real estate closings, property management matters, legal entity formation and maintenance and various legal and compliance matters. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and collaborating with colleagues across departments.

Reports to:  General Counsel/Associate General Counsel 
Direct Reports:  N/A 
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt 
Location: Boston, MA

Essential Functions of the Position

• Assists the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel(s) with various legal matters and administrative tasks, including real estate closing transactions, investor transfers, legal research, document preparation, corporate governance and entity maintenance, and property management matter intake.
• Provides support to the Associate General Counsel/Property Management in conducting screening and intake of property management matters, scheduling meetings, assisting in gathering information and documentation related to landlord-tenant matters and other legal issues and supporting responses to subpoenas and discovery requests, and assisting with conducting various types of research and business writing.
• Provides support to the Associate General Counsel/Acquisitions and Development in real estate and financing transactions pre-to-post closing, including maintenance of checklists and closing agenda, review of due diligence documents, drafting of transaction and closing documents, management of closing process (e.g., collection of signatures and exhibits; witnessing and/or notarizing of documents; distribution of documents), supervision of closing binder production/distribution.
• Manages the legal entity formation process, including drafting of formation and organizational, documents, amendments, certificates, corporate resolutions and governance documents, obtaining tax ID numbers in connection with acquisition and development transactions, and maintenance of corporate entities.
• Legal document filing/record keeping, including board resolutions, corporate and transactional documents.
• Assists with the development and update of legal processes, policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Manages relationships with third-party vendors and service providers to arrange for annual report filings for corporate entities.
• Maintains the legal ticketing system and/or other legal matter management solution or platform.
• Performs other duties as directed by the General Counsel.

Minimum Qualifications

 Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, real estate or equivalent knowledge or experience.

 Education:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as real estate or corporate paralegal at a law firm, mortgage company, real estate firm or property management company or related experience.
• Advanced proficiency in use of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with basic concepts of real estate law, finance, property management and affordable housing, particularly experience with multifamily real estate closings and associated legal documentation (mortgages, promissory notes, loan agreements, deeds, regulatory agreements, subsidy documents, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and legal management systems.
• Knowledge of corporate entity formation process.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, and practices of data collection, business letter writing, and research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, including organizing own work, setting priorities, and meeting critical time deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively, independently, and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to respond to and effectively prioritize multiple requests for service.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Process-oriented mindset.
• High level of commitment to quality of work product, organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance.

 Travel Requirements:  

• Minimal travel related to occasional conferences, team retreats or regional site visits.

 Work Environment:

• The position is conducted in an office work environment, sitting most of the time and using a computer approximately 90% for this position’s duties. Hybrid work schedule. 

Benefits Offered:

At the core of Beacon Communities is the talent on our teams, and we are committed to taking care of our team members so they can deliver great experiences to our residents. That is why we are proud to provide competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support a healthy life for you and your family when you join our team.

As a regular, full time employee at Beacon you can expect:

• Health & Wellness Benefits. We offer plans for quality medical, dental, and vision coverage to all employees regularly scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours or more per week. HSA/FSA options are also available.
• Work-Life Balance. On top of offering 13 paid holidays per year, we have an attractive paid time off policy that includes vacation days, personal days, sick time, wellness days, summer flex time, volunteer days and early close Fridays.
• Retirement planning. We offer a 401k program with a company match.
• 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance.With affordable options to elect voluntary life, critical illness, hospital care or accidental injury coverage.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP),Childcare & Eldercare Support, Career Development and Advancement Opportunities… and more!

Company Overview: 
 

Founded in 2004, Beacon Communities LLC is a privately-owned real estate firm that develops, acquires, invests in, and manages a wide range of multifamily housing. Beacon currently owns and manages approximately 150 properties including affordable housing, market rate housing, and mixed income-housing. Its developments range from new construction, to historic adaptive reuse, to the renovation of existing housing. 

At Beacon, we strive to make a difference in our residents’ lives. We build outstanding communities that make enduring contributions to the vitality of our cities and towns. We create communities that serve a diverse cross section of our society. Our communities are healthy and vibrant. Why? Because they are planned with care, consideration, and compassion.

Beacon Communities LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse pool of candidates. We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other protected class. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Beacon Communities LLC participates in the E-Verify program.