What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Real Estate Paralegal position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
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
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
