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Real Estate Paralegal
About the job Real Estate Paralegal
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a stable, community-rooted law firm where real estate is a busy, core practice and your work truly matters
- Own the closing process from title order through post-closing with strong attorney support and clear workflows
- Work-life balance in a collegial suburban office where teamwork is real
- Build deep expertise in residential and commercial real estate transactions, lender work, and closing documentation
- Competitive salary plus benefits, retirement match, and paid time off in a long-term role
Location: Full-time, on-site in Bedford, MA (suburban office, hands-on collaboration with attorneys).
Note: Must have 1+ year of real estate paralegal or real estate closing experience (law firm preferred) and comfort handling transactions in a fast-paced environment.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established, multi-practice law firm with deep roots in its community and a long history of serving individuals and businesses. They have a strong real estate practice and are known for trusted relationships, practical counsel, and a collegial office environment.
Job Description
- Manage real estate files from intake through closing and post-closing (buyer, seller, and lender transactions)
- Communicate with clients throughout the transaction and keep timelines moving
- Order title, MLC, plot plans, and mortgage payoffs
- Prepare closing documents including CD and ALTA-related paperwork using Qualia
- Support two real estate attorneys with high-volume closings and transaction coordination
- Coordinate with lenders, municipalities, and opposing counsel to clear conditions and resolve issues
- Maintain strong attention to detail while working efficiently in a fast-paced office
Qualifications
- 1+ year of real estate paralegal, conveyancing, or real estate closings experience (law firm preferred)
- Familiarity with title and closing steps, lender coordination, and closing packages
- Experience with Qualia preferred (or similar closing/real estate transaction software)
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-through
- Able to work independently while staying collaborative and team-oriented
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Supportive, down-to-earth team culture with a true pitch in and help mindset
- Steady workflow and long-term clients that create stability
- High-trust role with autonomy and direct partnership with attorneys
- Real work-life balance in a suburban office setting
JPC-680
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance