• Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)


    Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

     

    + Job Number: 24893

    + Functional Area: Finance/Accounting

    + Department: MIT Investment Management Company

    + School Area: Executive Vice President

    + Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

    + Employment Category: Non-Exempt

    + Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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    Posting Description

    COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PARALEGAL, MIT Investment Management Company (MITIMCo), will play a vital role in supporting contracts administration for MITIMCo’s Real Estate Legal Team; facilitate contract management, document management, and support legal process management; review legal contracts and approvals utilizing MITIMCo-approved forms and review checklists; and process documents through execution and filing procedures.

    Job Requirements

    REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree; track record of producing high-quality work in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment with consistently frequent deliverables; experience with legal documents in real estate management/development; robust computer skills, including fluency in Outlook email and calendaring, PowerPoint, Word and Excel; demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision, as well as set priorities and juggle multiple activities at once, often working under pressure and with frequent interruptions; proven comfort juggling several stakeholders at varying levels; and building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels: exemplary communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to lead with poise and professionalism; proven ability to suggest and implement improvements and refinements to improve the overall effectiveness of a team; follow through on enhancements and suggestions; ability to resolve complex problems in a thorough and timely manner, determining the appropriate course of action with minimal supervision; and ability to handle confidential information with discretion. PREFERRED: Experience with iManage and Adobe Acrobat; and paralegal certificate; and experience in a real estate law firm or an in-house real estate legal department/office. Job #24893 3/31/2025