Real Estate Paralegal
Pet Supermarket - sunrise, FL
Apply NowJob Description
The Paralegal receives and manages Service of Process, processes legal invoices accurately and timely, facilitates business license renewals and annual trademark filings renewals, registrations, tracks legal contracts and manages Legal Tracker as well as Co-Star. The incumbent will also provide legal support for the Real Estate team.Essential Duties and responsibilities· Contract review, and facilitate execution and distribution· Manage tenant construction allowance qualification· Manage lease default claims as well as performance of landlord obligations· New vendor setup· Assist in preparation of leases· Assist with preparation of real estate committee packages· Manage store construction due diligence· Coordinate special event approval with external approvals· Assist in the negotiation of procurement contracts· Update and maintain Legal Tracker and Co-Star property management databases · Prepare, update and maintain lease abstracts in Co-Star · Coordinate with intellectual property counsel to monitor and protect trademarks and trade names· Manage intake of service of process and subpoenas · Manage responses to property management issues, including reviewing leases to determine scope of landlord-tenant responsibilities and communicate with landlords· Manage store licensing compliance issues - license renewals and submittals· Maintain up-to-date landlord database in Co-Star such that when properties change hands, obtain evidence of transfer and ensure proper legal docs are recorded and stored properly (Assignment and Assumption)· Prepare estoppel certificates; · Prepare SNDA's · Track sales kicks as well as renewals; gather pertinent information and manage the termination process; · Communicate with landlords on repair issues · Facilitate business license renewals and annual registrations· Manage and track contracts and report relevant deadlines to appropriate departments· Complete a broad variety of projects for Real Estate, Legal Department and Risk Management· Manage legal communications between departments· Insurance Certificates - responsible for requesting and logging insurance certificates from trade and non-trade vendors· Legal filesrecords - responsible for updating Legal files and corporate recordsCompetencies · Highly organized individual able to simultaneously manage multiple projects · Detail oriented with effective communication skills, both verbal and written· Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and document management systems· A self-starter with the ability to operate both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision· Exceptional character demonstrating leadership and confidentiality Experience, Education, Certifications · Paralegal Certificate required.· Associate's degree is required; bachelor's is preferred· 7+ years' experience supporting senior leaders, preferably in Real Estate· Experience in a fast-paced corporate environment and proven ability to manage multiple priorities· Superior written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading· Ability to flex schedule for occasional weekend or evening work· Experience working in a retail legal department a plusPet Supermarket is an equal opportunity employer.
Created: 2024-09-30