Legal Administrator or Paralegal - Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners
Guggenheim Partners, Frisco, TX, United States
Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners (GRREP) is seeking 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 administrative and clerical support to a growing internal legal team currently comprised of a General Counsel, a Senior Paralegal and a Legal Administrator. This role provides the opportunity to join a cohesive team focusing on real estate acquisition, leasing, development, construction and disposition.
This role is required to report on-site in our Frisco, TX office at least 5 days per week.
Essential Job Functions
General administrative support including Outlook calendar management and preparation of document packages for execution and delivery (in both paper format 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 dates memos and lease abstracts, and to draft contract amendments, non-disclosure agreements and other similar documents
Other responsibilities as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Completion of Paralegal education/certificate is preferred
A minimum of four years of administrative support, legal assistant, or paralegal work 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 accordance with the constant evolution of the 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.
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 administrative and clerical support to a growing internal legal team currently comprised of a General Counsel, a Senior Paralegal and a Legal Administrator. This role provides the opportunity to join a cohesive team focusing on real estate acquisition, leasing, development, construction and disposition.
This role is required to report on-site in our Frisco, TX office at least 5 days per week.
Essential Job Functions
General administrative support including Outlook calendar management and preparation of document packages for execution and delivery (in both paper format 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 dates memos and lease abstracts, and to draft contract amendments, non-disclosure agreements and other similar documents
Other responsibilities as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Completion of Paralegal education/certificate is preferred
A minimum of four years of administrative support, legal assistant, or paralegal work 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 accordance with the constant evolution of the 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.
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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