Paralegal

Imagine contributing to the foundational infrastructure of a global enterprise that shapes the future of an essential industry. This organization is a powerhouse, driving innovation and expansion through strategic real estate initiatives that underpin its worldwide operations. As a valued partner through Aquent, your work will directly contribute to maintaining and growing this expansive footprint, making a direct and visible impact on the company's continued success and global reach.

Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of corporate real estate? This is an incredible opportunity to leverage your expertise to project manage, coordinate, and ensure the seamless execution of complex real estate deals. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of critical real estate transactions, directly impacting the operational backbone of a global leader. This role offers exposure to all levels and matters of real estate transactions, including associated operations, financial, and legal aspects, fostering continuous growth and learning within a fast-paced, innovative environment. Your contributions will be vital in supporting a team that handles critical real estate transactions from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and facilitate the approval of essential real estate documents.
• Conduct thorough exhibit reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage comprehensive record keeping and meticulously collect necessary documentation.
• Provide crucial notary public services for legal documents.
• Initiate and track financial requests related to real estate transactions.
• Monitor the approval flow for environmental and real estate contracts, ensuring timely progression.
• Oversee final record retention and maintain robust record keeping and approval databases.
• Actively project manage and coordinate specific aspects of real estate transactions under expert guidance.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• The ability to become or currently be a Notary Public for the purpose of notarizing legal documents.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a corporate or commercial real estate professional, administrator, or property manager within a law firm, a real estate company, or an equivalent setting.
• Proficient understanding of the real estate process, demonstrating comprehension of related transactional and legal work.
• Comprehensive understanding of all real estate-related documentation, including purchase or sale contracts, leases, options, agreements, and letters of understanding.
• Exceptional detail-orientation with excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit resourcefulness, forward-thinking, and superior time management.
• Proven capability to manage challenges effectively and provide/implement appropriate solutions.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A talent for establishing and maintaining positive, professional working relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite software programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Sheets, Word, Docs).
• Demonstrated learning agility and adaptability, with a quick learner mindset.
• A stable employment history, reflecting at least 2 years with the same company.
• Experience reviewing, organizing, and managing legal documentation and contracts.
• Resourceful and self-motivated, comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Possession of a Paralegal Certificate.
• An active Notary Public commission.
• Direct real estate paralegal experience, though strong transferable paralegal experience combined with a demonstrated ability to learn quickly will also be highly valued.

About Skill:

Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts.

Skill is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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