
Job Description
Job Location:
Corporate IndianapolisPRIMARY PURPOSE:
The primary purpose of the Senior Paralegal is to assist in-house counsel with handling eviction and collection litigation for Simon Property Group. Simon is a global leader in retail real estate and has been recognized several times as Fortune's Most Admired Real Estate Company. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated paralegal, preferably with litigation experience, who will enjoy the opportunity to work with a dynamic legal team in our downtown Indianapolis headquarters.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Will include, but not be limited to:
- Assisting Simon's in-house counsel with managing eviction and collection litigation involving Simon's retail properties throughout the nation.
- Setting up and maintaining files in a web-based matter tracking database with clear/concise entries for timely follow-up to ensure accurate case status and reporting.
- Investigating and researching factual and legal issues pertaining to cases.
- Responding to inquiries from Simon personnel and outside counsel.
- Drafting and reviewing legal documents as necessary for a case.
- Gathering information and documents responsive to discovery requests in litigated matters.
- Preparing case-related memoranda and correspondence.
- Assisting in settlement negotiations for case resolution.
- Reviewing and approving legal fee invoices.
- Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's degree or equivalent paralegal experience required
- 5+ years’ paralegal experience preferred
- Litigation experience strongly preferred
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and e-discovery software such as Relativity
- Must possess strong organizational, writing, and communication skills
- Desire to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Demonstrate an ability to multitask effectively, adhere to deadlines, and be able to work collaboratively within a team as well as autonomously.