Paralegal II

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience, with demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and prepare legal documents.
• Experience in title and survey review, real estate transactions, litigation, collections, or bankruptcy is highly desirable.
• Certified Paralegal and/or Legal Assistant Certification preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

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• Conduct legal research, investigate facts, and prepare documentation to support M&A, Compliance, and Operations teams.
• Analyze legal sources such as statutes, legal codes, and articles to support document preparation and legal decision-making.

• Review and analyze title commitments, surveys, and related documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Draft and review legal language for real estate transaction documents, including leases, purchase and sale agreements, and surface rights agreements.
• Coordinate real estate and mortgage closings, including pre- and post-closing activities.
• Identify and verify legal property owners or heirs in cases of deceased ownership.

• Prepare or assist in the preparation of contracts, transfer documents, and other legal instruments.
• Review and organize legal documents such as ground leases, tenant leases, credit assignment agreements, and RFPs.
• Ensure fully executed documents are submitted for recording and properly filed.

• Liaise with third-party vendors, sellers, ground lessors, tenants, and outside counsel to resolve legal matters and obtain necessary documentation.
• Visit government offices and engage with authorities to complete legal tasks as required.
• Support the property department in lease negotiations, dispute resolution, and site-related legal issues.

• Maintain and update legal trackers, checklists, and reports.
• Coordinate the registration of lease agreements and related documents.
• Ensure acquisition-related expenses are accurately processed and coded.
• Prepare letters, memos, and reports for internal and external use.