Paralegal Ii

Job Description

Paralegal II/Property Administrator- Denver, CO

Description

Are you eager to learn about real estate in a world class legal organization? Looking for a career that will stimulate your talents and enhance your legal real estate acumen? Consider a career with DaVita!

DaVita is currently looking for a Paralegal/Property Administrator to support our sophisticated Real Estate Legal Department based out of our World Headquarters in Downtown Denver. Those who excel in this role are high performers, results driven, and want to be part of a team while owning projects given to them. The ideal candidate would thrive in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment while working collaboratively within a team. Successful teammates in this role possess a high level of multi-tasking and project management abilities, are detail-oriented, have exceptional organizational and time management skills, have a "can do" attitude, are flexible and adaptable to change, independent thinkers, have strong writing skills with the ability to be concise and clear, and most of all are a strong team-player!

Why choose DaVita? Put simply, its more than just a job…it's a lifestyle. Teammates with DaVita have the opportunity to contribute in a way that makes a positive impact in the lives of thousands! The opportunities for community involvement are abundant and encouraged! With DaVita, you have the chance to work hard, be competitive, and have FUN doing it.

Paralegal/Property Administrator:

Provides substantive procedural and legal work in support of the Real Estate Team working in conjunction with our Assistant General Counsels for Real Estate. Responsibilities would include reviewing and providing lease interpretations; resolving landlord/tenant disputes, drafting letters to landlords regarding lease obligations; and drafting and reviewing other ancillary real estate-related agreements. Our world-class real estate legal team (known as the “Openers”) supports every aspect of managing DaVita’s real estate portfolio (known as Team Genesis).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but are not limited to):

• Review leases and provide lease interpretations;
• Communicate and interact with other legal and operations teammates, accounts receivable and external parties relating to the projects handled by the Real Estate Team;
• Draft and prepare letters to landlords regarding lease obligations, reimbursements and landlord performance; monitor completion of these projects and provide assistance throughout various points of the project;
• Maintain poise and stability regarding time limits and ongoing deadlines;
• Resolves landlord/tenant disputes
• Active participation in the development and implementation of best practices and procedures
• Interact with a broad range of internal and external professionals to accomplish tasks and goals and meeting deadlines;
• Work with inside and outside attorneys in various supporting functions;
• Ability to multi-task and assist in the development and implementation of best practices and procedures;
• Attend team meetings, phone conferences, and training as needed or required;
• Know, understand, and follow teammate guidelines, employment policies, and department or company procedures;
• Consistent, regular, punctual attendance as scheduled is an essential responsibility of this position;
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Ability to prepare and present clear and concise letters;
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:

• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree and related work experience. Candidates who are currently pursuing a Paralegal certificate or Bachelor’s degree should also apply.
• 4 years minimum experience preferably in an organization with a large, multi-jurisdictional real estate portfolio or, alternatively, a strong property administration background. Experience may include real estate litigation support and dispute support for a large real estate company.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
• A committed to your work attitude and desire to grow in an organization.
• Traits of success in this position include (but not limited to): Commitment to DaVita's values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to co-workers, management and/or vendors in every day performance and interactions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy in all interactions in person and by telephone.
• Demonstrate time management skills and ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities with shifting time frames, and meet tight deadlines; willing to learn with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow-through.
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative regarding assignments for self and team.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate ability to initiate.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently within scope of responsibilities and with minimal supervision and to foster a positive work environment.
• Demonstrate ability to conduct online (Internet) and library research.
• Ability and willingness to learn and to develop proficiency in new skills.
• Excellent writing skills; ability to write clear, concise and persuasive.

What We’ll Provide

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform Star Learning.

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits