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Corporate Paralegal

City Personnel
Cranston, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026

Our client, a well-established law firm, is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys and staff with corporate formation, contract preparation, and commercial real estate transactions.


This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment, manages competing deadlines effectively, and takes pride in producing accurate work and handling every detail from start to finish.


Compensation & Highlights:

  • Location: Cranston, RI
  • Salary: Available upon request
  • Direct hire, permanent


Responsibilities of the Corporate Paralegal:

  • Draft organizational and incorporation documents and complete state filings, including EINs, S-Elections, certified Articles of Incorporation, Certificates of Good Standing, and Tax Letters of Good Standing from the RI Division of Taxation.
  • Draft and review contracts and leases, and prepare and review documents for commercial real estate purchases, sales, financings, and asset purchases.
  • Coordinate transactions from start to finish by requesting UCC, judgment, and lien searches, preparing closing binders, and completing post-closing work.
  • Prepare and finalize corporate minute books, scan them into the file, and keep the corporate database current.
  • Manage calendars and time-sensitive deadlines, draft correspondence, track billable hours, and handle proofreading, filing, mail, and other administrative duties.


Qualifications of the Corporate Paralegal:

  • Corporate paralegal experience with entity formation, commercial real estate transactions, and state filings.
  • Excellent organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
  • High standards of confidentiality and professionalism when working with clients, attorneys, and staff.
  • Self-motivated and proactive, with comfort working independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, along with strong typing and telephone skills.


Submit your resume today for immediate consideration!


Please note: City Personnel offers extended interview hours from 7 am-7 pm upon request.


For 20 years, City Personnel has been helping Rhode Islanders find meaningful careers with some of the area's most respected employers. As a locally owned staffing firm based in Providence, we offer real jobs with real companies—and you'll always work with real recruiters who know the Rhode Island job market and are invested in your success.


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