Senior Operations Paralegal

A leading retail real estate company is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Paralegal to join its Legal Operations team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of real estate, litigation, and commercial landlord-tenant matters while working closely with attorneys and cross-functional business teams. The successful candidate will provide legal support related to lease enforcement, litigation, tenant disputes, collections, construction matters, and day-to-day operational legal issues across a portfolio of retail properties. This position is ideal for an experienced real estate paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys handling complex legal and operational matters. Key Responsibilities: Prepare default notices, demand letters, termination notices, relocation notices, abandonment notices, and other legal notices required to enforce lease covenants. Communicate with tenants and tenant counsel to resolve lease disputes and accounts receivable matters. Conduct due diligence reviews of commercial leases, including relocation rights, co-tenancy provisions, radius restrictions, exclusive use clauses, CAM provisions, termination rights, and other lease provisions. Initiate, monitor, and manage unlawful detainer actions, breach of lease matters, and collection agency referrals. Prepare litigation evaluations, analyze collectability, assist with judgment enforcement, and support tenant bankruptcy matters. Respond to subpoenas for business records and coordinate legal hold procedures related to litigation and e-discovery. Negotiate and document settlement agreements under attorney supervision. Monitor mechanics' liens, foreclosure actions, and provide legal support for construction defect litigation. Partner with Property Management and Leasing teams to identify, assess, and minimize legal risk. Provide ongoing legal support to multiple departments across the organization. Perform additional legal and operational duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program required. Significant law firm or in-house experience as a real estate paralegal. Experience in commercial real estate litigation and commercial landlord-tenant law preferred. Strong understanding of commercial lease interpretation and enforcement. Experience supporting litigation, collections, bankruptcies, and legal operations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, iManage, and document redlining. Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and cross-functional business teams. Why Join Us: Join one of the nation's leading owners, operators, and developers of retail real estate. Work on sophisticated real estate, litigation, and legal operations matters. Collaborate with experienced attorneys and business professionals across multiple departments. Gain exposure to complex commercial leasing, litigation, bankruptcy, and construction matters. Enjoy a collaborative culture that values integrity, innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. Build a long-term career with opportunities for continued learning and advancement. Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications. Eligibility for a 15% annual bonus opportunity. 401(k) plan with immediate employer match and vesting. Employee stock purchase program with a 15% company discount. Paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and 80 hours of annual sick leave. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Career development and professional growth resources. Comprehensive wellness program, including Calm Health and ClassPass memberships. Paid volunteer hours and employer charitable matching program. Hybrid schedule with four in-office days and Remote Fridays. #J-18808-Ljbffr