Bernstein Shur, a New England-based law firm that advises clients across the U.S. and around the world, is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to work in its Manchester, New Hampshire, office.

POSITION OVERVIEW

If you’re looking to advance your legal career and be part of a rapidly growing practice group, this paralegal position is an exciting opportunity for you to do both. The Real Estate Paralegal will support, manage, and facilitate the needs of a busy team of award-winning legal professionals. The successful candidate should be a resourceful and technically proficient team player who is able to manage day-to-day paralegal and administrative needs effectively in a fast-paced, yet uniquely positive office culture. The firm’s paralegals are proactive leaders who have exceptional organizational skills, demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, and exercise the utmost discretion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

· Prepare legal descriptions and title insurance commitments, correspondence, memoranda, and project work in the daily production of legal documents

· Research registries for real estate background and history

· Conduct title searches and prepare title abstracts

· Obtain real estate tax information

· Draft closing documents and create closing binders

· Edit and finalize documents and distributes to clients, attorneys, and staff

· Proofread and redline documents, correspondence, and memoranda to ensure accuracy of copy, grammar, punctuation, and syntax

· Maintain calendar of closing deadlines and meetings

· Coordinate conference calls, Zoom meetings, interoffice and outside and meetings

· Perform a variety of paralegal functions, including opening of new matters, conflict checks, proforma and billing activities

· Quickly identify, prioritize, and resolve problems of a varying nature with minimal direction provided

· Flexibility to assist with and work on a wide variety of assignments and projects

· Work closely and effectively with assigned professionals to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, schedule changes, and preparation needed for meetings, following up appropriately and anticipating needs

· Update and enter client information in Interaction client / marketing software

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Superior people/interpersonal skills

· Ambitious, enthusiastic, positive can-do attitude and polished professional demeanor; a healthy sense of humor will be considered a plus. Tenacious in meeting deadlines with a strong sense of timeliness, decision-making, and good self-management discipline

· Technologically savvy; highly proficient, expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 365; ability to work effectively within the firm’s document management, real estate and billing applications

· Keen ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization and with firm’s clients

· Work discretely with confidential information

· Must be proactive, accountable and have excellent judgment

· Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment while making very few errors

· Must be adaptable to change and remain calm under pressure

· 3-5 years of previous experience in real estate and commercial law

· Paralegal Certificate

ABOUT BERNSTEIN SHUR

Our 125+ award-winning attorneys and professionals are driven, dominant, and deliver results. The ideal candidate will have a growth mindset, strive to achieve the highest level of professional excellence, and thrive in an atmosphere that’s collaborative, authentic, and respectful. We have exceptionally high standards for everything we do, and we’re looking for high-energy candidates who want to make a big impact. We work together to continually raise the bar and put our clients’ interests first. In 2021, Bernstein Shur was named one of Maine’s Best Places to Work for the tenth time. It’s a reflection of our values and firm-wide commitment to create a culture that believes in diversity, flexibility, and family-friendly policies. Simply put, we desire to do great work—and have great lives.

Bernstein Shur is an equal opportunity employer.

What You Can Look Forward to:

- Hybrid work environment

- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance

- Group life and disability insurance

- Financial wellness program

- 401K employer match and profit sharing

- 23 days PTO in first year of employment

- 11 paid holidays

- 16 weeks paid parental leave

- Mobile data reimbursement

- Free parking

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: All Bernstein Shur employees are required, as a condition of employment, to show proof of their Covid-19 vaccination or their eligibility for an exemption under the firm’s vaccination policy

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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