What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Paralegal position at Robert Half?
The Sr. Paralegal will Assist Associate Counsel with drafting new commercial lease agreements, lease amendments, assignments, etc.• Draft default letters and other legal correspondence relating to landlord/tenant issues and disputes.• Serve as liaison with outside attorneys, as necessary, for outsourced legal work.• Maintain comprehensive lists/spreadsheets of typical exhibits and existing exclusive uses and use restrictions at each property.General Transactions/ContractsAssist Associate Counsel with drafting various contract documents relating to construction, financing, and commercial and multifamily operations as directed.• Communicate and coordinate with other members of the Legal Department relating to the following areas:o Acquisitions and Dispositionso Title issueso Financingo Employment or employee matterso Environmental Issueso ADA Complianceo Maintaining detailed, organized filing for all work product.o AD-hoc interpretation of legal documents as requested.o Working internally with other Shapell departments to address their legal needs.CorporateDraft and file new corporate formation documents, amendments to existing corporate formation documents, corporate minutes, resolution, annual statements, and filings, and ensure compliance with corporate record keeping.InsuranceSupport risk management functions of the Legal Department relating to insurance claims, including interfacing with third party insurance representatives and third-party administrator teams for commercial and multifamily operations.• Ensure contracts and leases conform to appropriate insurance provisions/requirements, and that all applicable third parties maintain required insurance compliance.LitigationAccept service of Summons and Complaints at corporate office.• Assist with review and completion of court filings.• Assist with preparation of Litigation Report for Company’s Board of Directors.Knowledge/Skills• Demonstrated ability to oversee confidential and sensitive information.• Ability to be flexible and learn and apply new processes in a changing environment, with variable workload.• Exceptional organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.• Excellent calendar management skills, including the coordination of complex executive meetings.• Knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.Job Requirements• Minimum 8 years of transactional legal experience, preferably related to real estate and corporate matters.Education• Bachelor’s degree• Paralegal Degree/Certified Paralegal
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000
