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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:
Salary
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. |
- $28 - $30/hour
