Paralegal

Provides substantive procedural and legal work in support of the Real Estate Team working in conjunction with our Assistant General Counsels for Real Estate. Responsibilities would include reviewing and providing lease interpretations; resolving landlord/tenant disputes, drafting letters to landlords regarding lease obligations; and drafting and reviewing other ancillary real estate-related agreements. Our world-class real estate legal team (known as the “Openers”) supports every aspect of managing Client's real estate portfolio (known as Team Genesis).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but are not limited to):
•Review leases and provide lease interpretations.
• Communicate and interact with other legal and operations teammates, accounts receivable and external parties relating to the projects handled by the Real Estate Team.
• Draft and prepare letters to landlords regarding lease obligations, reimbursements, and landlord performance; monitor completion of these projects and provide assistance throughout various points of the project.
• Maintain poise and stability regarding time limits and ongoing deadlines.
• Resolves landlord/tenant disputes.
• Active participation in the development and implementation of best practices and procedures
• Interact with a broad range of internal and external professionals to accomplish tasks and goals and meet deadlines.
• Work with inside and outside attorneys in various supporting functions.
• Ability to multi-task and assist in the development and implementation of best practices and procedures.
• Attend team meetings, phone conferences, and training as needed or required.
• Know, understand, and follow teammate guidelines, employment policies, and department or company procedures.
• Consistent, regular, punctual attendance as scheduled is an essential responsibility for this position.
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• The ability to prepare and present clear and concise letters.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
• Associate's degree or Paralegal certificate or Bachelor’s degree and related work experience. Candidates who are currently pursuing a Paralegal certificate, Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree should also apply.
• 4 years minimum experience preferably in an organization with a large, multi-jurisdictional real estate portfolio or, alternatively, a strong property administration background. Experience may include real estate litigation support and dispute support for a large real estate company.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
• A committed to your work attitude and desire to grow in an organization.
• Traits of success in this position include (but not limited to): Commitment to Client's values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to co-workers, management and/or vendors in everyday performance and interactions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy in all interactions in person and by telephone.
• Demonstrate time management skills and ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities with shifting time frames, and meet tight deadlines; willing to learn with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow-through.
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative regarding assignments for self and team.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate ability to initiate.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently within scope of responsibilities and with minimal supervision and to foster a positive work environment.
• Demonstrate ability to conduct online (Internet) and library research.
• Ability and willingness to learn and to develop proficiency in new skills.
• Excellent writing skills; ability to write clearly, concise and persuasive.

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**