Legal Administrator or Paralegal - Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners
Guggenheim Securities, Frisco, TX, United States
Job Description
Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners (GRREP) is seeking a Legal Administrator or Paralegal to provide support for the internal legal team and project‑specific deal teams.
The successful candidate will provide transactional support and legal assistance including admin and clerical support to a growing internal legal team comprised of a General Counsel, a Senior Paralegal and a Legal Administrator. This role offers the opportunity to join a cohesive team focused on real estate acquisition, leasing, development, construction and disposition.
This role requires on‑site reporting in the Frisco, TX office at least five days per week.
Essential Job Functions
General administrative support including Outlook calendar management and preparation of document packages for execution and delivery (paper and DocuSign).
Assist in preparing legal notices and correspondence.
Assist in real estate project tracking and deal coordination.
Assist in facilitating real estate and finance closings.
Assist in preparing contracts, leases, finance documents, corporate documents, correspondence and ancillary documents.
Facilitate internal payment processes for contracts and outside counsel.
Attend to post‑closing, property management and lease management items.
Prepare and manage electronic and physical files.
Assist on an as‑needed basis in answering phones and other general office duties.
Attend project deal team, real estate committee, outside legal and other relevant meetings.
Opportunity for a successful candidate with appropriate experience to conduct title and survey reviews, prepare contract summaries, critical‑date memos, lease abstracts, and to draft contract amendments, non‑disclosure agreements and similar documents.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Completion of Paralegal education/certificate is preferred.
At least four years of administrative support, legal assistant, or paralegal experience in a law office serving the real estate practice is preferred.
Notary public license in Texas is preferred.
Possesses a team‑first, positive attitude, with a desire to learn and contribute.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively interact with a wide range of constituencies.
Possesses strong organizational and time‑management skills; prioritizes and manages multiple tasks and constituents concurrently.
Possesses keen attention to detail and maintains confidentiality.
Also possesses strong problem‑solving skills; is proactive and able to adapt quickly and appropriately in response to the evolving company and industry.
Basic Qualifications
Completion of High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Salary
Base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employment Guggenheim is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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The successful candidate will provide transactional support and legal assistance including admin and clerical support to a growing internal legal team comprised of a General Counsel, a Senior Paralegal and a Legal Administrator. This role offers the opportunity to join a cohesive team focused on real estate acquisition, leasing, development, construction and disposition.
This role requires on‑site reporting in the Frisco, TX office at least five days per week.
Essential Job Functions
General administrative support including Outlook calendar management and preparation of document packages for execution and delivery (paper and DocuSign).
Assist in preparing legal notices and correspondence.
Assist in real estate project tracking and deal coordination.
Assist in facilitating real estate and finance closings.
Assist in preparing contracts, leases, finance documents, corporate documents, correspondence and ancillary documents.
Facilitate internal payment processes for contracts and outside counsel.
Attend to post‑closing, property management and lease management items.
Prepare and manage electronic and physical files.
Assist on an as‑needed basis in answering phones and other general office duties.
Attend project deal team, real estate committee, outside legal and other relevant meetings.
Opportunity for a successful candidate with appropriate experience to conduct title and survey reviews, prepare contract summaries, critical‑date memos, lease abstracts, and to draft contract amendments, non‑disclosure agreements and similar documents.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Completion of Paralegal education/certificate is preferred.
At least four years of administrative support, legal assistant, or paralegal experience in a law office serving the real estate practice is preferred.
Notary public license in Texas is preferred.
Possesses a team‑first, positive attitude, with a desire to learn and contribute.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively interact with a wide range of constituencies.
Possesses strong organizational and time‑management skills; prioritizes and manages multiple tasks and constituents concurrently.
Possesses keen attention to detail and maintains confidentiality.
Also possesses strong problem‑solving skills; is proactive and able to adapt quickly and appropriately in response to the evolving company and industry.
Basic Qualifications
Completion of High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Salary
Base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employment Guggenheim is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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