Legal - Paralegal

Job Title: Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Job Duration: 12+ months contract with possible extension or hire
Est. Pay Range: $25.00 - $ 30.14 (USD) hourly on W2
Work Type: On Site

Overview/ Responsibilities:


Legal Assistant / Paralegal


The Legal Assistant/Paralegal provides support to Client's 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.


Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Required to be or become a Notary Public for the purpose of notarizing legal documents
2+ 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 equivalent
Proficient understanding of the real estate process including demonstrating comprehension of related transactional and legal work
Comprehension 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 skills
Ability to exhibit resourcefulness, forward-thinking, and time management
Demonstrated ability to manage challenges and provide/implement appropriate solutions
Strong presentation and communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional working relationships with both internal and external individuals and groups
Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite software programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Sheets, Word, Docs)


Preferred Qualifications:
Paralegal Certificate
Active Notary Public


When submitting candidates, please prioritize individuals who possess:


A Bachelor's Degree
At least 2 years of paralegal experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated learning agility and adaptability
Solid technology and Microsoft Office skills
Stable employment history - At least 2 years of stable work history from the same company. HM is not looking for job jumpers.
Experience reviewing, organizing, and managing legal documentation and contracts
Quick Learner
Resourceful and self-motivated
Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Able to work independently while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners


Direct real estate paralegal experience is preferred but not required for candidates who possess strong transferable paralegal experience and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly. Work Hours: 8:45am - 5:15pm, M-F, No OT.