Paralegal - Commercial Real Estate/Retal-49283

Nri - Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Fairfax, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Paralegal position in the Commercial Real Estate/Retail department at NRI, Inc. involves providing essential paralegal support to two attorneys within the in-house legal team. This role is critical in ensuring that legal documents related to retail operations are prepared accurately and efficiently. The candidate will be part of one of the largest real estate development and property management companies in the Washington, DC region, which offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. The position requires a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, as the paralegal will be responsible for drafting, proofreading, and finalizing various legal documents, including leases, amendments, and license agreements. In addition to document preparation, the paralegal will conduct research on leasing and building restrictions, ensuring compliance with legal standards. The role also involves organizing and maintaining comprehensive binders of closing documents for purchase/sale transactions, which is vital for the smooth operation of legal processes. The candidate will work closely with the Accounting department to keep lease abstracts updated, demonstrating the collaborative nature of this position. Furthermore, the paralegal will have supervisory responsibilities over the Retail Legal Assistant, delegating administrative tasks as necessary. The ability to adapt to changing workloads and meet deadlines is essential, as occasional overtime may be required based on project demands.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drafts of leases, amendments, license agreements, exhibits and other legal documents for attorney review.
• Proofread and prepare final versions of documents for execution by the parties.
• Prepare and update lease forms, project site plans and other forms and exhibits and maintain library of lease clauses.
• Research leasing and building restrictions and other legal issues and prepare verbatim and summary documents.
• Organize and update binders with closing documents for purchase/sale transactions and underlying documents for each project.
• Coordinate with Accounting department to update and maintain lease abstracts.
• Delegate administrative tasks and supervise Retail Legal Assistant.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by attorneys.
• Overtime may be required occasionally based upon workload and deadlines.

Requirements

• Experience as a paralegal or in a similar role is preferred but not explicitly required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in drafting and proofreading legal documents.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with commercial real estate law and leasing processes.
• Experience working in a legal department or law firm.