Paralegal Real Estate Job Listing at Michaels in Irving, TX

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Paralegal Real Estate - Req. # : B.13.1

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Organizational Unit
Michaels / Legal / Real Estate
Location
Irving, TX, US 75063
Job Level
Corp-Exempt/Professional
Category
Legal
Job Description
The Legal Coordinator performs a variety of administrative duties to support the Assistant General Counsel and Real Estate Attorney, as needed. Records subordination and non-disturbance agreements and memorandum of lease documents. Assists in preparing correspondence, lease summaries, reports and other legal documents, prepares site plans, provides administrative support, including phone coverage, file maintenance, managing database used to track matters and projects, managing calendars and making travel arrangements. 
 
Primary Responsibilities:
 

% of Time
Major Activities
40%
Support Assistant General Counsels and Real Estate Attorney in day to day responsibilities including word processing, drafting correspondence, meeting planning, making travel arrangements,
20%
Prepare and negotiate SNDAs. Record SNDAs and Memorandum of Lease.
10%
Prepare lease summaries.
10%
Prepare landlord correspondence.
10%
Prepare and negotiate amendments.
5%
Prepare and update reports (project tracking updates, abstracting, tracking and letters).
5%
Prepare site plans.
Total should equal 100%
 
 
Job Requirements

Category
Applicable Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
a.    Minimum level of formal education:
 
High School Diploma or GED required;
Bachelor's Degree a plus
b. Area of study:
 
c. Special certification or technical skills:
·        Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel Word and PowerPoint)
·        Experience with Access is preferred. 
·        Paralegal certification a plus.
d. Minimum years experience required:
Minimum 5 - 7 years law firm and/or in-house corporate legal experience supporting multiple attorneys is required. 
e. Type of experience the job requires:
Retail real estate experience preferred.
f. Other:
 
Competencies for the successful candidate:
 
. Regular and reliable levels of attendance are required.
. Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information.
. Must be able to handle multiple tasks, wet and shift priorities, meet deadlines and take initiative to solve problems and reduce administrative burden on Assistant General Counsel.
. Attention to detail; solid written and verbal communication skills.
 
Job Responsibilities & Productivity
. Major job responsibilities are accomplished in an appropriate amount of time.
. Work meets the quality standards of the department and the position. 
 
Job Knowledge & Skills
. Demonstrates functional knowledge required to perform the job.
. Consistently displays knowledge of techniques, processes, policies, systems, technology and other resources required to accomplish duties.
 
Teamwork
. Effectively interacts with customer (internal and external), co-workers and management.
. Respects the needs of the business and helps others as necessary.
 
Communication
. Expresses self well in all settings.
. Keeps others, especially supervisor, informed of pertinent information on a timely basis.
. Actively listens to others for input and instruction.
 
Dependability & Initiative
. Properly completes assignments on time.
. Is self-starting" rather than passively waiting for instruction.
. Manages time well and requires limited follow-up.
 
Attendance & Punctuality
. Maintains regular and reliable levels of attendance.
. Is consistently on time, present and prepared for work.
. Remains focused on job responsibilities during the work day.
 
Customer Satisfaction
. Consistently demonstrates a commitment to, and delivers timely, effective support to both internal and external customers.
. Demonstrates professionalism when dealing with challenging service scenarios.