Job Title: Commercial Transactions Paralegal
Liff, Walsh & Simmons is a progressive and reputable law firm known for its commitment to excellence, integrity, and client-focused legal services. We are seeking an ambitious and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Commercial Transactions Paralegal. This role is ideal for individuals who are eager to gain hands-on experience in a variety of commercial transactions in the fields of business, real estate and finance. The successful candidate will work closely with our attorneys and will have a strong desire and eagerness to learn about the services we provide and the industries we serve.
Examples of the Transactions We Work On:
- Represented a real estate investment company in acquiring a portfolio of apartment buildings through a series of transactions with an aggregate value in excess of $150,000,000.
- Represented a regional bank in making a $28,560,000 loan to an international food company.
- Represented a developer and restaurant group in development of a $4,000,000 restaurant located in a marquis building in downtown Baltimore.
- Represented the seller in the sale of a $7,000,000 contractor business to a large private equity firm.
What We Offer:
- An opportunity to gain practical experience and develop your transaction skills in the fields of business, real estate and finance.
- Mentorship and guidance from a team of experienced attorneys.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Potential for growth and advancement within the firm.
Candidate Attributes:
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment driven by multiple transaction deadlines.
- Ability to manage and effectively prioritize a large number of projects at the same time.
- Positive, pro-active, professional attitude, with a strong desire to learn about business, commercial real estate, and commercial finance transactions.
- High level of initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Complete discretion and ability to work with confidential
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Adept using Microsoft Office 365 suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel) as well as Adobe PDF creator and editor.
Preferred (But Not Required) Experience:
- Recent graduate or current student pursuing a degree in which law, business, real estate or finance is a component of the degree.
- Prior internship or work experience in a legal, business, real estate, or finance setting.
- A paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program.
Job Duties:
- Assist with transaction management including maintaining and updating closing checklists for each transaction simultaneously.
- Assist in the preparation of transaction documents, including but not limited to, purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, leases, deeds, bills of sale and other conveyance documents and contracts.
- Assist with due diligence in a variety of commercial transactions, including but not limited to, title review, survey review, ordering and reviewing judgment and UCC searches, and reviewing corporate documents.
- Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings and appointments for all parties involved, including lenders, attorneys, title companies, and brokers.
- Assist in the closing process, including compiling and scanning transaction documents, coordinating funding, and tracking all outstanding requirements for closing.
- Assist with post-closing matters, including compiling all final closing documents, preparing closing binders, and reviewing final title policies.
- Prepare corporate documents for entity formation of corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies, and assist with ongoing maintenance of corporate client records, files and policies.
- Manage and organize client files in our electronic database and paper filing systems from opening through closing of files.
- Perform other paralegal duties and special projects and other related duties as assigned.
If this sounds like you, submit your resume and cover letter to careers@liffwalsh.com. Liff, Walsh & Simmons is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Liff, Walsh & Simmons offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
