Legal Assistant/Paralegal

The Legal Assistant/Paralegal provides support to dealership realty team including leadership, agents, and internal/external legal counsel members. The primary objective of this role is to assist, project manage and coordinate specific aspects of dealership real estate transactions under the guidance of our Transaction and Option Portfolio Manager. Examples of responsibilities include but are not limited to drafting, reviewing, and garnering approval of real estate documents, exhibit reviews, record keeping, collection of documentation, notary public services, submitting financial requests, tracking of environmental and real estate contract approval flow, and final record retention, maintaining record keeping and approval databases. Essentially, this position has exposure to all levels and matters of dealership real estate transactions, including associated operations, financial and legal.

Requirements

Bachelor's degreeRequired to be or become a Notary Public for the purpose of notarizing legal documents2+ years of experience working as a corporate or commercial real estate paralegal/professional/administrator/property manager for a law firm, a real estate company, or equivalentProficient understanding of the real estate process including demonstrating comprehension of related transactional and legal workComprehension of all real estate-related documentation, including purchase or sale contracts, leases, options, agreements, letters of understanding, etc.Detail-oriented with excellent project management and organizational skillsAbility to exhibit resourcefulness, forward-thinking, and time managementDemonstrated ability to manage challenges and provide/implement appropriate solutionsStrong presentation and communication skills (written and verbal)Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional working relationships with both internal and external individuals and groupsExcellent proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite software programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Sheets, Word, Docs)Preferred Qualifications:Paralegal CertificateActive Notary PublicA Bachelor's DegreeAt least 3 years of paralegal experienceStrong communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated learning agility and adaptabilitySolid technology and Microsoft Office skillsExperience reviewing, organizing, and managing legal documentation and contractsQuick LearnerResourceful and self-motivatedComfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlinesAble to work independently while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partnersDirect real estate paralegal experience is preferred but not required for candidates who possess strong transferable paralegal experience and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly.