Paralegal Position

Paralegal Position Under general supervision of assigned attorneys, the Practice Manager(s) (or designees) and the Human Resource Manager, and following prescribed department, office and firm procedures, Paralegals are assigned to work primarily on specific cases/transactions, provide general assistance to a project team of attorneys, and/or to support attorneys whose practice involves specific areas of law. Paralegals may also monitor regulations, legal developments and compliance procedures in their area of expertise. In addition, Paralegals may be asked to provide general supervision of Project Assistants and other clerical staff. Paralegals are expected to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm’s clients, attorneys, advisors and staff, and maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement. Above all, Paralegals must fulfill the needs of the firm in a manner which is consistent with the Firm's Core Values. ​ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Duties are performed throughout every work day, as necessary): •Review title and survey materials, prepare title and survey objection letters and coordinate with title companies in resolving title objections. •Order third party services and coordinate with service providers relevant to real estate transactions, such as surveys, zoning reports, environmental site assessments, property condition reports, permit reports and UCC and litigation searches. •Coordinate with title companies in deal management and in closing real property transactions. •Assist with formation and registrations of entities, acquisition of federal employment identification numbers, and related tasks. •Prepare binders of completed transactions. •Conduct statutory, regulatory or factual research with respect to client matters. Such research might include investigation of federal or state laws and regulations, relevant markets, corporate participants and industry standards and practices. •Participate in due diligence, privilege and other reviews of client records and files. •Assist with organization of client materials and attorney work product, including use of databases, imaging systems and other computer-based technology. •Maintain files and other case or project records; circulate materials to project team, as needed. Maintain chronological records of project activity. •Arrange filings, mailings and service list deliveries with appropriate courts, government agencies and other parties. •Under the supervision of an attorney, draft, edit, cite-check, conform and otherwise assist in the preparation of legal documents. •Obtain services from outside contractors, including court reporters, research services, exhibit preparation services, filing services and printers. Process billing and disbursement paperwork in connection with those services. •Act as liaison for the project team with support departments and other offices of the firm, anticipating and assuming responsibility for special staffing needs, such as overtime, clerical and/or notary assistance. For more information please see Careers4Terps Posting ID#168549.