Paralegal, Real Estate

Position Title: Paralegal, Real Estate

Company: Reef Capital

Salary: $85,000-$105,000

Location: Lehi, UT; In-office position

About Reef:

Reef is a Utah-based vertically integrated investment and development firm founded in 2005. Reef's team is currently involved in some of the most prominent development transactions in Utah and other targeted geographies across the United States.

Built on two decades of success, our investment approach combines proven expertise with purposeful innovation. Reef's team has completed more than 500 transactions across all lines of business. In addition to our real estate investment strategy, Reef and/or affiliates own and operate various businesses that add significant long-term value to its projects. We have grown rapidly, growing from about 25 employees to well over 400, with managed assets on behalf of over 750 institutional and individual partners worldwide.

With the motto "Expect the Best," Reef's most prominent developments include Black Desert Resort, a $2 billion luxury resort in Ivins, Utah; Marcella, a luxury private golf community in Park City, Utah; Tributer Resort, Virginia's newest premier private lakeside golf destination; Cornerstone Club, a 5,000-acre residential community, private club, and resort in Telluride, Colorado; Sweetens Cove, a renowned and evolving golf destination nestled in the Tennessee Valley; and the restoration of the historic Coco Palms Resort in Wailua, on the island of Kauai, Hawaii.

Our culture is defined by a shared set of principles that guide how we think, collaborate, make decisions, and pursue success together. This mindset serves as the foundation for the five principles that define how we work together: first, we are One Reef, always prioritizing the success of the whole over individual agendas; we speak candidly and respond collaboratively; we move in solidarity once a decision is made; we take full accountability for outcomes in our domain; and we refuse to settle for anything less than extraordinary. These aren't aspirational values posted on a wall. They are the behaviors we hire for, develop, reward, and exhibit each day. Candidates who thrive at Reef bring energy, ownership, and a genuine commitment to raising the bar on everything they touch.

Position Summary:

Reef Capital is seeking a Paralegal to support its legal function across the firm. The Paralegal will assist with real estate transactions, manage construction, service and vendor contracts, oversee trademark and copyright matters, and maintain the organization and retention of legal documents. The role reports directly to Reef's Chief Legal Officer while working closely with Reef's in-house attorneys, project managers, outside counsel and title companies, and is accountable for accuracy, timeliness and compliance with Reef standards.

Responsibilities:

• Real estate transactions: Assist with real estate transactions, including coordination with title companies and review of closing documents.

• Contract management: Manage construction, service and vendor contracts in collaboration with Project Managers and outside counsel, ensuring compliance with Reef standards.

• Intellectual property: Oversee trademark and copyright applications, filings and renewals; coordinate with outside counsel on intellectual property strategy and maintain internal records.

• Reef Real Estate support: Provide legal and project support for Reef Real Estate, including legal coordination and stakeholder communication.

• Document drafting: Draft standard legal documents such as operating agreements, contribution agreements and recordable documents.

• Records and retention: Manage contracts and oversee the proper retention, organization and tracking of legal documents.

• Attorney support: Support attorneys with legal research, organizational tasks and administrative needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an accredited program.
• 5-7 years of paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm, real estate company or in-house legal department.
• Direct working experience and knowledge of commercial real estate transactions, including title review, closing documents, and recordable instruments.
• Experience drafting and managing contracts, including construction, service and vendor agreements.
• Strong organizational skills and a track record of managing document retention and tracking systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to coordinate with attorneys, Project Managers, outside counsel and title companies.
• High attention to detail and sound judgment with confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and legal research tools.
• Experience with trademark and copyright filings, including USPTO processes.
• Experience drafting entity documents such as operating agreements and contribution agreements.
• Familiarity with contract management or document management software.
• Experience supporting a multi-division organization or real estate development projects.

Company Benefits:

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous Health Plan with HSA Match
• Flexible Paid Time-off
• Daily Company Lunches
• Cell Phone Service Allowance
• Discounts at Company-owned Resorts and Golf Courses