Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Bregman, Berbert, Schwartz & Gilday, LLC (BBS&G) is seeking an experienced Corporate/Transactional Paralegal to support our Corporate, Business, Commercial Real Estate, and Transactional practices.

This role provides substantive support on business formations, corporate governance, commercial contracts, real estate and leasing transactions, and entity maintenance. The successful candidate will work closely with attorneys, clients, government agencies, and other transaction participants to help move matters efficiently and accurately from inception through closing.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Business Matters

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• Form corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and other business entities, including preparing and filing formation and annual documents with state agencies and regulatory authorities.
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• Prepare and maintain organizational documents, operating agreements, bylaws, resolutions, meeting minutes, and other corporate governance materials.
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• Maintain corporate records, minute books, entity databases, and compliance calendars, and assist attorneys with ongoing entity maintenance.
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Transactional, Commercial Real Estate & Leasing Support

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• Assist with commercial agreements, mergers, acquisitions, financings, restructurings, commercial leasing, real estate acquisitions and sales, and other business and real estate transactions.
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• Prepare, review, proofread, compare, and organize transactional documents, including incorporating handwritten edits and preparing redlines using Microsoft Word Track Changes.
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• Coordinate due diligence, title and survey review, transaction checklists, critical deadlines, signature packets, closing deliverables, closing binders, and post-closing documentation
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Client, Administrative & Technology Support

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• Serve as a point of contact for clients, government agencies, title companies, lenders, surveyors, and other transaction participants.
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• Draft routine correspondence, manage calendars and deadlines, maintain matter lists and electronic records, and assist with document preparation, filings, and file organization.
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• Use legal technology, including Microsoft Copilot and CoCounsel, to support efficient transaction management, maintain document integrity, and improve productivity, workflow, and client service.
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Qualifications

Required

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

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• Paralegal certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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• Experience working in a law firm or professional services environment.
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• Familiarity with Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. filing requirements.
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• Experience with commercial leasing or real estate closings.
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Why This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys sophisticated transactional work and wants to play a meaningful role within a respected and growing law firm. You will work closely with experienced attorneys, contribute directly to client matters, and support the continued growth of the firm’s transactional practice.

Why BBS&G?

Named a Washington Post “Top Workplace” for three years running, BBS&G offers a collegial and supportive environment where professionalism, teamwork, initiative, and exceptional client service are valued.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k), professional development opportunities, and a convenient downtown Bethesda location with direct Metro access.

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