Sr. Paralegal

Ram Realty Advisors LLC ("Ram") is a real estate investment management firm specializing in multifamily, mixed-use, and grocery-anchored retail in select high-growth markets throughout the Southeast. The firm’s portfolio comprises assets across the investment risk spectrum, including core-plus, value-add, and opportunistic strategies. Founded in 1978, Ram and its predecessor entities have deployed over $5.0 billion of capital on behalf of institutional partners. The firm is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and has offices in Tampa, Florida; Charlotte and Chapel Hill, North Carolina; and Nashville, Tennessee. 

This position can be based in either Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Charlotte, NC.

The Sr. Paralegal will be responsible for:

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.

· Assist General Counsel with review and negotiation of company agreements, easements and other documentation relating to development and construction of projects 

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 general day to day responsibilities of the legal department

These requirements represent the education, knowledge, skill, certifications/licensure and/or ability required to perform the job satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties noted above.

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

· Paralegal certification a plus.

· A minimum of 10 years of experience in a legal environment with an emphasis on commercial real estate acquisitions, financings and dispositions.

· Florida Notary Public License. 

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