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How much do transaction paralegal jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for transaction paralegal in the United States is $70,513.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $84,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a transaction paralegal?

Transaction paralegals are legal professionals who assist attorneys with transactional matters such as mergers and acquisitions, real estate deals, corporate filings, and contract management. They perform tasks like preparing and reviewing documents, conducting due diligence, managing closing checklists, and coordinating communication between parties. Transaction paralegals help ensure that legal transactions are completed accurately and efficiently, supporting the legal team throughout the process.

What are the typical responsibilities of a transaction paralegal?

As a Transaction Paralegal, you play a key role in the closing process by coordinating due diligence, preparing closing checklists, assembling documents, and ensuring all signatures and approvals are obtained. You’ll frequently communicate with attorneys, clients, and third parties to track progress and resolve any last-minute issues. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are vital, as you are responsible for maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with all procedural requirements. This collaborative environment often provides valuable exposure to complex transactions and opportunities to grow your expertise.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a transaction paralegal?

To thrive as a Transaction Paralegal, you need a solid understanding of legal procedures, document drafting, and due diligence, typically supported by a paralegal certificate or relevant degree. Familiarity with document management systems, e-filing platforms, and legal research tools like Westlaw or LexisNexis is common. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication set standout candidates apart. These abilities are crucial for ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and smooth coordination in complex transactional matters.

What is the difference between Transaction Paralegal vs Real Estate Paralegal?

AspectTransaction ParalegalReal Estate Paralegal
CredentialsParalegal certificate or associate degree, relevant experienceParalegal certificate or associate degree, real estate law knowledge
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, real estate firmsReal estate agencies, law firms specializing in property law
Employer & IndustryLegal and corporate sectors handling transactionsReal estate transactions, property law firms
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

While both Transaction Paralegals and Real Estate Paralegals handle legal documentation, Transaction Paralegals focus on a variety of legal transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and corporate deals. Real Estate Paralegals specialize in property transactions, including closings and title searches. The roles overlap in legal documentation and certification requirements, but their industry focus and daily tasks differ.

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Infographic showing various Transaction Paralegal job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,513 per year, or $33.9 per hour.

Senior Transactional Paralegal

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Construction • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Draft, review, edit, redline, and negotiate transactional documents including Non-Disclosure Agreements and corporate contracts.

  • Track and manage critical dates, deadlines, and deliverables for transactions, ensuring compliance with internal policies and applicable laws.

  • Assist with due diligence reviews, entity formation, corporate record maintenance, and coordinate closing activities.

McCarthy Building Companies rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
McCarthy Holdings, Inc. (MHI), is currently searching for a Senior Transactional Paralegal to support the Legal Department. This position is located in our Phoenix, AZ office and will support multiple attorneys and business units across 5 regions.
The Senior Transactional Paralegal will support attorneys in preparing and managing documentation related to construction, corporate, real estate, and financial transactions. This role involves document drafting and review, document redlining, document negotiation, due diligence, and closing coordination. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Draft, review, edit, redline, and negotiate Non-Disclosure Agreements and various other corporate contracts
  • Prepare and customize contracts using Company-approved templates
  • Conduct initial issue spotting and escalate non-standard terms to attorneys, as appropriate.
  • Draft, review, edit, redline and negotiate various transactional documents
  • Track and manage critical dates and deliverables for transactions.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable laws and regulations.
  • Assist with editing of internal policies and procedures
  • Maintain the internal matter management system including opening matters, organizing documents, running reports, and assisting with outside counsel accounts payable
  • Conduct due diligence reviews and summarize findings.
  • Assist with entity formation, governance, and ongoing maintenance, including organizing and maintaining corporate records such as minute books, resolutions, and required filings.
  • Track legal deadlines and ensure timely compliance with document requirements
  • Attend meetings with internal stakeholders and participate in strategy discussions

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum of 10 years experience as a transactions paralegal
  • Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program
  • State licensed if required by the state in which you currently practice
  • Experience in construction industry (preferred)
  • Strong understanding of contract law, business entities and the transaction process.
  • Proficient in Microsoft office suite and legal document management systems.
  • Notary Public designation is a plus.
  • Exceptionally skilled at organization; detail-orientated
  • Superb written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion
  • Excellent judgment and high degree of integrity
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff as well as outside counsel

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy's Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.
McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.
If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.

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McCarthy Building, headquartered in Saint Louis, MO, US, is a leading construction company primarily offering general contracting, design-build and construction management services throughout the United States. Its prominent industry presence can be explored in detail on its official website, mccarthy.com. Founded in 1864, the company has built a robust legacy marked by significant contributions to the U.S. construction industry. McCarthy Building engages a broad range of sectors, including healthcare, education, commercial, renewable energy, and advanced technology.

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

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Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1864

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