Paralegal

Job Description

We are seeking a paralegal to join our legal department to assist the asset management team. You will work with two attorneys to provide paralegal and legal assistant support on a dynamic and growing team that is responsible for 117 hotels owned by two publicly-traded REITs. Your primary responsibilities initially will include spearheading a comprehensive re-organization of the legal department's asset-management files; tracking key dates relating to legal documents and other obligations; preparing and reviewing legal documents, service of process, and responses to subpoenas; and assisting with various administrative tasks. A great attitude, optimism, cooperation, the ability to take a solutions-oriented approach, passion, and a desire to advocate for your colleagues are a must.

This position reports to the Associate General Counsel (AGC).

Job Duties:

• Spearhead a comprehensive re-organization of the legal department's asset-management files
• Manage and maintain electronic files as new agreements are signed, new properties are acquired, and existing properties are sold
• Prepare summaries of material agreements as new agreements are signed or new properties are acquired
• Create and maintain reports tracking key dates relating to, and material terms of, certain legal documents to ensure all deadlines are met and for other reporting purposes
• Prepare and review initial drafts of documents such as letters, lease amendments, estoppels, responses to subpoenas, and commercial association notices, meeting minutes, and consents
• Track and respond to legal notices (litigation, zoning, state and local governmental property violation notices, tender notices)
• Track legal invoices and ensure prompt payment
• Assist the AGC update leadership with timely analysis and summaries of new legislation / regulations affecting the business
• Facilitate responses to requests for information from internal and external partners
• Enter data related to insurance claims into a database
• Facilitate lender consents for asset-management transactions
• Facilitate the franchise application processes
• Maintain vehicle titles and assist in transfers
• Provide administrative assistance including arranging of travel and preparing expense reports
• Limited travel is require
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as paralegal studies, legal studies, business law, or finance, preferred
• Paralegal certification is a plus

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of legal terminology and legal writing; working knowledge of hotel-asset-management terminology is a plus

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superb attention to detail, as well as, organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills
• Must have a great attitude, optimism, the ability to work cooperatively with others, the ability to take a solutions-oriented approach, passion, a desire to advocate for your colleagues, a desire to foster excellent relationships with internal and external partners, and the ability to utilize available technology to streamline work efficiencies