Paralegal

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Careers At The Community Builders

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The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is a nationally recognized nonprofit developer, owner, and manager of affordable and mixed-income housing and commercial properties. Founded in 1964, TCB has developed over 30,000 housing units and currently owns or manages over 11,000 units of housing. TCB is active in multiple states and aims to build and sustain strong communities.

TCB’s Legal Department, located in Boston, manages all aspects of TCB’s corporate and transactional legal work. The Paralegal will assist the department lawyers with all aspects of their work.

Position Description

• The position is full-time, based in the Boston corporate office at 185 Dartmouth Street, and is not appropriate for telecommuting.
• The position has two main areas of responsibility: (i) entity formation and maintenance, and (ii) assisting attorneys with complex real estate transactions pre-to-post closing.
• The paralegal supports the attorneys in the legal department with their daily tasks.

Essential Functions

Corporate

• Assist with entity formation and maintenance, including drafting and filing formation documents, preparation and filing of annual reports, and obtaining certificates of good standing.
• Interact with staff attorneys, outside counsel, and other TCB staff regarding all aspects of TCB entities.

Transactional

• Real estate transactional support, including review of title and survey, management of insurance certificates, and other specified diligence management.
• Preparing and maintaining closing checklists and project files.
• Closing support, including creation of execution copies of documents, collection of signatures, and distribution of copies/originals.
• Revising, proofreading, and filing documents.
• Drafting certificates, basic loan documents, simple amendments, and correspondence.
• Production of paper and electronic closing binders.

Support

• Assist Attorneys with special projects.
• Provide daily support to the legal team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of entity types and real estate transactions.
• Familiarity with recording, title, and survey matters is a plus.
• Ability to write clearly and draft simple letters and basic documents.
• Strong drafting, written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and filing skills.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other computer applications.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certification preferred.
• 3-5 years corporate and transactional paralegal experience.
• Interest and experience in affordable housing, community development, and working with non-profit organizations is a plus.

The Community Builders, Inc. is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.