Paralegal

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Paralegal to assist with contract review and negotiation and to serve as a key member of our in-house legal department. The ideal candidate will work under the supervision of an attorney, providing essential support in drafting, analyzing, and negotiating various contracts. This role demands a strong understanding of contractual terminology and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. We are a high-paced environment that requires handling a significant volume of contracts in an efficient manner to capture material deal terms while ensuring that we are business-minded and solution oriented.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze, and summarize contracts and legal documents to ensure compliance with company policies and relevant laws.
• Assist in negotiating contract terms and conditions, through redlining agreements, telephone and email negotiations with internal stakeholders and external clients and opposing counsel.
• Conduct legal research to support contract negotiations and inform decision-making processes.
• Maintain organized records of contracts and related documents, ensuring timely updates and compliance with real estate licensing law and signing authority.
• Prepare reports and brief summaries of contract terms, highlighting key provisions and potential risks.
• Assist in the preparation of legal documentation and correspondences relevant to contract matters.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, and other third parties to gather information and facilitate negotiations.
• Support attorneys in other legal tasks as necessary, which may include compliance and licensing oversight, legal research, legal department functions and departmental task management.
• Some task with require data entry and ensuring systems and processes are being implemented and tracked.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in paralegal studies or related field
• ABA accredited Paralegal Certificate desired
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with legal contracts including Engagement agreements, MSA's, NDA's etc
• Current or previous experience in the Commercial Real Estate industry preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

The ideal candidate will have…

• High School Diploma is required
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal environment is required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an administrative role is required
• Previous experience in SharePoint or another document management system is preferred
• Previous experience in a corporate setting is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to read and interpret basic legal documents
• Strong organizational savvy and diplomacy skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all company matters
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet periodic deadlines
• Ability to multitask
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and proofreading
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Must have a high level of accountability and strong decision-making skills and attention to details
• Must be a team player and be willing to work together to accomplish goals