Paralegal Specialist (REI)

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

Goodwin Paralegal Specialists work side-by-side with attorneys to provide high-quality, cost-effective legal services on each of our groundbreaking matters. They add value through experience, advising on how to best approach tasks at hand. In the Real Estate Industry business unit, they work on complex transactions, providing a wide range of support and working independently to ensure Goodwin quality standards are met.

What You Will Do:

• Order, review, and summarize title commitments, exception documents and surveys, interfacing directly with the title company and surveyor to resolve any issues or discrepancies and to negotiate title insurance policy coverage

• Preparation and administration of contract critical dates and closing checklists

• Coordination and assistance with all aspects of real estate closings, including ordering and reviewing diligence materials (e.g. zoning reports, UCC lien searches), preparation of conveyance documents and preparation of escrow instructions

• Preparation of initial draft documents, amendments to agreements or leases and miscellaneous documents, including estoppel certificates, SNDAs and Memos of Lease, for attorney review

• Knowledge of formation, foreign qualification and amendment of entities, obtaining taxpayer identification numbers and the preparation and/or review of organizational and authority documents

• Attending to all post-closing requirements, including preparation of closing indices, the preparation and organization of closing binders, and monitoring all post-closing deliveries or requirements

• Collaborate with other Paralegal team members and Associates within the Real Estate Industry business unit and across other business units

• Support training and knowledge management functions

• Mentor junior team members as needed

• Comply with all administrative requirements including timekeeping and reporting as instructed

• Other, non-essential duties

Who You Are:

• BA/BS preferred

• 7+ years of experience

• Experience on both borrower and lender side of leveraged finance transactions preferred, but not required

• Paralegal Certificate or qualifying work experience per state law requirements

• Strong organizational as well as verbal and written communication skills

• High level of attention to detail

• Capable of handling multiple responsibilities at the same time

• Capable of planning ahead and meeting deadlines

• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment

• Desire to work on challenging, complex transactions

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Visio is required

• Firm culture hybrid work environment - 3 days/week, including 2 anchor days Tuesday & Thursday

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Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• Retirement & Savings Plan

• Emergency back-up child and adult care

• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Employee recognition and reward programs

• Employee wellness and assistance programs

• Employee discounts and perks

​Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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