Real Estate Paralegal

Real Estate Paralegal

Work Location: 601 First Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Position Classification: Full-Time Regular

About This Opportunity

As a member of Rockford’s Legal team, you will be responsible for preparing, reviewing and assisting with negotiations of real estate, investment, and financing documents, corporate organizational documents, and overseeing the due diligence activities on real estate transactions. The Paralegal supports Rockford Commercial Property Management, L.L.C., Rockford Development Group, L.L.C., and Rockford Companies, LLC - working with various departments within the organization and assist with all necessary legal documentation. This position supports the Grand Rapids, MI, Detroit, MI and Estero, FL office locations. The position reports to the Chief Legal Officer & VP of Legal Partnerships.

This is a terrific opportunity to join a growing company with excellent advancement opportunities! If this position interests you, please apply by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Requirements

• Associates degree and experience in real estate, finance, and corporate transactions; law firm experience preferred.
• Strong analytical ability to assess needs and offer solutions.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple assignments with overlapping deadline.
• Ability to work with team members at all levels within the organization.
• Must possess superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team-player orientation and the ability to absorb information quickly and adapt to change.
• Must have a working knowledge of MS Office, including strong skills in Excel, Word, Outlook, electronic documents and DocuSign.
• Strong judgement and comfort-level working with confidential, sensitive and proprietary information, as well as uncompromised commitment to the highest level of confidentiality.
• A self-starter starter with excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills; high degree of initiative and intellectual curiosity.
• The ability to get along with diverse personalities and a desire to work in a cross-functional team environment.

Benefits

Rockford offers competitive compensation, 401(k) with company match, comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off including, continued learning and training opportunities, on-site health and wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedules, and access to industry-leading technology. Team members are also provided opportunities to help shape their community for future generations through volunteer time off and opportunities for involvement with local organizations.

Who We Are

At Rockford, we’re not just in the business of creating buildings – we’re creating neighborhoods, businesses and communities and we’re looking for people who are ready to make an impact. Rockford is a nationally recognized construction, development, and property management provider ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the top 200 contractors in the nation. With regional offices in the Midwest and Southeast, we’ve built projects totaling more than $5 billion in varying scope and size, serving education, healthcare, hospitality, multi-unit, mixed-use, senior living, manufacturing and industrial clients. We’re delivering forward-thinking ideas with an approach that’s built on safety, teamwork and a dedication to quality. Rockford Construction respects and values the characteristics, talents, and perspectives that make each person unique. We believe that by bringing diverse individuals together, in an inclusive manner we can more effectively collaborate, innovate, and solve the problems that face our world. We are committed to creating and fostering a team, partners, and strategies that reflect this purpose.

Type of Environment

The work environment for this position is a mix of a typical office environment and visits to construction project sites. When in the office, the physical demands require the ability to sit for long periods of time. Intermittent movement will be necessary to perform requirements of the position such as accessing centrally located office equipment.

Environmental Factors

The work environment for this position may subject the individual to hazards commonly associated with construction sites. Examples of physical hazards include noise, proximity to moving vehicles, atmospheric conditions, close quarters, uneven surfaces, and elevated surfaces. The individual may also be subjected to outside environmental conditions (weather) where protection may not be available. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE