Paralegal

Description

Ram Realty Advisors LLC acquires and develops retail, multifamily, and mixed-use properties in select high-growth markets throughout the Southeast. The investments are capitalized by Ram-sponsored discretionary private equity funds and institutional co-investment vehicles. Since 1996, Ram has deployed in excess of $4.8 billion of capital. Ram and its predecessor entities were founded in 1978. The Company is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and has offices in Tampa, Florida; Charlotte and Chapel Hill, North Carolina; and Nashville, Tennessee.

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

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 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.
  
  

These characteristics and skills are essential for success in this role:

• Detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must possess excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
• Must handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
  
  

These characteristics are highly valued throughout the Company and essential for all team members:

• High degree of professionalism.
• Commitment to quality and a constant desire for improvement.
• Being open-minded and willing to learn.
• Humility and an ability to admit “I don’t know” or “I made a mistake”.
• Knowing when and how to ask for help.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• A deep belief in the importance of putting the team first.
• A strong sense of respect for self and others.
• An unwavering commitment to integrity (no matter the perceived short-term cost).
  
  

Please note: The Team Member Description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.