Legal Staff Paralegal in Chanhassen, MN

In-House

Chanhassen, MN

Legal Staff Paralegal in Chanhassen, MN

Legal Staff

5-10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Real Estate Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
The Real Estate Paralegal at the company plays a crucial role in supporting the property development attorneys and business counterparts, focusing exclusively on property development functions. Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing, revising, and analyzing leases, letters of intent, amendments, declarations, easements, and other contracts related to real estate and development.
- Reviewing title and survey documents for sites, drafting title objection letters, and internal memos, and communicating with sellers, title companies, surveyors, and landlords.
- Reviewing, revising, and analyzing purchase agreements to prepare comprehensive closing checklists and documents, and coordinating internally and externally for efficient real estate closings.
- Preparing first drafts of simple purchase agreements, amendments to purchase agreements and leases, and other correspondence for attorney review and approval.
- Assisting property development attorneys, paralegals, and business counterparts in all aspects of real estate and development, including property management and lease administration.
- Tracking and managing critical dates within contracts.
- Reviewing due diligence and responding to due diligence requests.
- Reviewing and assisting with joint venture agreements and property management agreements.
- Preparing first drafts of less complex property management agreements and amendments.
- Analyzing the need for real estate and broker licenses for business lines in new jurisdictions.
- Tracking the status of real estate and broker licenses and permits in various jurisdictions.

Education and Experience Information:
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Experience in reviewing, revising, and analyzing leases and purchase agreements.
- Experience in preparing for and managing real estate closings.
- Experience in reviewing title and survey documents.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Ability to effectively multi-task with tight deadlines independently and as part of a team.
- Self-motivated with the ability to build strong interpersonal/working relationships with business unit owners.
- Proficient in operating a personal computer and experienced with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, Smartsheets, and PowerPoint.
- Experience in real estate and broker licensing requirements, various types of real estate joint ventures, and property management agreements.

Education:
- . degree is required, but a . degree is preferred.

Years of Experience:
- 5 to 10 years of experience as a real estate paralegal, preferably in-house or at a law firm.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Experience at an in-house or law firm.
- Ability to effectively multi-task with tight deadlines independently and on a team with diverse personalities and work styles.
- Self-motivated and able to build strong interpersonal/working relationships with business unit owners.
- Proficient in operating a personal computer and experienced with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Salary Information:
This is an hourly position with wages starting at and paying up to , based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:
All team members at the company receive the following benefits:
- A fully subsidized membership.
- Discounts on company products and services.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older).
- Training and professional development.
- Paid sick leave where required by law.

Full-time team members are eligible for additional benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans.
- Parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave.
- Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold.

The company is committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring equal opportunity employment based on merit and qualifications.