Corporate Paralegal

Pay: $80,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take on substantive corporate and transactional work with real responsibility and direct impact on client matters
• Work closely with experienced attorneys on business formations, governance, contracts, commercial real estate, leasing, financing, and other transactions
• Gain exposure to matters from initial organization and due diligence through closing and post-closing
• Join a collaborative, established legal team that values initiative, accuracy, professionalism, and exceptional client service
• Build your transactional expertise while working with businesses, entrepreneurs, property owners, and other sophisticated clients
• Benefit from professional development opportunities, comprehensive health and insurance benefits, and a 401(k)

Location

Bethesda, Maryland. This is an office-based opportunity in a convenient downtown location with easy Metro access.

Note

Candidates must have 2+ years of law firm experience supporting corporate, transactional, business, commercial real estate, or closely related legal matters.

About Us

We are an established regional law firm serving businesses, individuals, property owners, and organizations across the greater Washington, D.C. region. Our attorneys combine sophisticated legal experience with a practical, client-focused approach, and our team takes pride in helping clients navigate important transactions efficiently and accurately. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Form corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and other business entities and prepare related state filings
• Prepare and maintain operating agreements, bylaws, resolutions, meeting minutes, corporate records, and governance documents
• Support corporate transactions, commercial agreements, financings, restructurings, commercial leasing, and real estate acquisitions and sales
• Coordinate due diligence, transaction checklists, deadlines, title and survey materials, signature packets, and closing deliverables
• Prepare, proofread, compare, organize, and revise transactional documents using Microsoft Word and Track Changes
• Maintain entity records, minute books, compliance calendars, electronic files, and transaction documentation
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, government agencies, lenders, title companies, surveyors, and other transaction participants
• Help keep multiple transactions organized and moving efficiently from inception through closing
• Use modern legal technology and productivity tools to improve workflow, organization, and client service

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant law firm experience
• Corporate, transactional, business, commercial real estate, or similar paralegal experience
• Experience with corporate transactions, entity management, or commercial real estate matters
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff
• Paralegal certificate preferred but not required
• Experience with commercial leasing, real estate closings, or Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. filings is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Sophisticated work without getting lost in a massive organization
• Direct interaction with experienced attorneys and clients
• A collegial, professional, and team-oriented environment
• Meaningful ownership of transactional matters
• Opportunities to continue developing your corporate and commercial real estate expertise
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) and professional development opportunities
• Convenient Bethesda location with Metro access

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance