Corporate Paralegal

About the role

The opportunity is for a Corporate/Transactional Paralegal or Legal Assistant to support a well-established and highly respected Bethesda law firm.

Responsibilities

• Corporate + Business Matters:
  • Form corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and other business entities.
  • Prepare and file formation and annual documents with state agencies and regulatory authorities.
  • Prepare and maintain operating agreements, bylaws, resolutions, meeting minutes, and other corporate governance documents.
  • Maintain corporate records, minute books, entity databases, and compliance calendars.
  • Aid attorneys with ongoing entity maintenance and corporate governance matters.
• Transactional + Real Estate Support:
  • Support mergers and acquisitions, financings, restructurings, commercial contracts, commercial leasing, real estate acquisitions and sales, and other business transactions.
  • Prepare, review, proofread, compare, and organize transactional documents.
  • Incorporate handwritten edits and prepare redlines using Microsoft Word Track Changes.
  • Cook up due diligence and assist with title and survey review.
  • Keep transaction checklists and critical deadlines.
  • Prepare signature packets, closing deliverables, closing binders, and post-closing documentation.
  • Help keep transactions organized and moving forward from inception through closing.
• Client + Administrative Support:
  • Communicate with clients, government agencies, title companies, lenders, surveyors, and other transaction participants.
  • Draft routine correspondence.
  • Manage calendars, deadlines, matter lists, and electronic records.
  • Aid with document preparation, filings, and file organization.
  • Leverage legal technology, including Microsoft Copilot and CoCounsel, to improve efficiency and productivity.

Requirements

• Experience as a corporate, transactional, commercial real estate, business, or similar paralegal/legal assistant.
• Experience supporting corporate transactions, entity management, or commercial real estate matters.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Willingness to learn and utilize AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and CoCounsel.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.

Preferred

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Law firm or professional services experience.
• Familiarity with Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. filing requirements.
• Experience with commercial leasing or real estate closings.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate.

Sophisticated corporate, business, and real estate work.

Direct exposure to attorneys and clients.

Collaborative and collegial environment.

Opportunity to take meaningful ownership of transactional matters.

Technology-forward workplace.

Professional development opportunities.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

401(k).

Convenient location with direct Metro access.