Job Description

LHH is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal who has a minimum of 5 years of experience in a legal environment with an emphasis on commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions for our client in South Florida. Check out the details below:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Due Diligence Coordination and Facilitation:

· Facilitate, gather, and ensure that all items have been received and reviewed by appropriate internal parties; assist with maintenance of due diligence checklists for acquisitions, dispositions and loan closings.

· Assist in maintenance of the Legal Department calendar tracking all contract deadlines for acquisitions and dispositions and litigation deadlines.

· Assist with maintenance of log of post-closing obligations and deadlines for acquisitions, dispositions and loan closings and ensure that post-closing obligations are satisfied by the responsible internal party.

· Draft corporate resolutions, written consents and certifications for acquisitions, dispositions and loan closings.

Insurance Coordination:

· Assist General Counsel with portfolio insurance renewal; track status of on-going insurance requirements and manage filing of documentation. Monitor payment of premiums and refunds.

· Facilitate requests for insurance quotes.

· Assist with management of insurance claim process with third party property managers and insurance agents; report claims as needed, obtain documentation of damage to Ram properties, follow up with claims specialists, adjusters and attorneys assigned to claims or the defense of complaints.

General Administrative Responsibilities:

· Assist with maintenance of log tracking status of lawsuits filed.

· Assist with maintenance of legal department electronic files for all Ram properties and entities.

· Assist with management and tracking of corporate filings for all Ram entities, including annual reports and business licenses.

· Update the legal department signature spreadsheet and entity log with new entity filings; prepare documents for signature, ensure proper signature blocks, and obtain signatures.

· Act as Notary.

· Submit all legal invoices for processing, track payments and distribute as needed.

· Work with Legal Associate and any other paralegals to assist with commercial leasing documentation and filing.

· Work with the administrative team to provide coverage for the front desk, as needed.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.

· Paralegal certification a plus.

· A minimum of 5 years of experience in a legal environment with an emphasis on commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions.

· Florida Notary Public License.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of software, specifically including extensive experience with Word and Outlook.

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