Paralegal

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Paralegal to assist with contract review and negotiation and to serve as a key member of our in-house legal department. The ideal candidate will work under the supervision of an attorney, providing essential support in drafting, analyzing, and negotiating various contracts. This role demands a strong understanding of contractual terminology and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. We are a high-paced environment that requires handling a significant volume of contracts in an efficient manner to capture material deal terms while ensuring that we are business-minded and solution oriented.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze, and summarize contracts and legal documents to ensure compliance with company policies and relevant laws.
• Assist in negotiating contract terms and conditions, through redlining agreements, telephone and email negotiations with internal stakeholders and external clients and opposing counsel.
• Conduct legal research to support contract negotiations and inform decision-making processes.
• Maintain organized records of contracts and related documents, ensuring timely updates and compliance with real estate licensing law and signing authority.
• Prepare reports and brief summaries of contract terms, highlighting key provisions and potential risks.
• Assist in the preparation of legal documentation and correspondences relevant to contract matters.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, and other third parties to gather information and facilitate negotiations.
• Support attorneys in other legal tasks as necessary, which may include compliance and licensing oversight, legal research, legal department functions and departmental task management.
• Some task with require data entry and ensuring systems and processes are being implemented and tracked.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in paralegal studies or related field
• ABA accredited Paralegal Certificate desired
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with legal contracts including Engagement agreements, MSA's, NDA's etc
• Current or previous experience in the Commercial Real Estate industry preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

The ideal candidate will have…

• High School Diploma is required
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal environment is required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an administrative role is required
• Previous experience in SharePoint or another document management system is preferred
• Previous experience in a corporate setting is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to read and interpret basic legal documents
• Strong organizational savvy and diplomacy skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all company matters
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet periodic deadlines
• Ability to multitask
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and proofreading
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Must have a high level of accountability and strong decision-making skills and attention to details
• Must be a team player and be willing to work together to accomplish goals

Salary: $38/hr. - $48.07/hr.
The hourly rate is between $26.00 and $31.00per hour, and the anticipated annual base compensation range for this position will be $79,040- $99,985.6 inclusive of required overtime

Working Conditions: Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.