Paralegal II - Mexico - Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Marriott International - Lake Buena Vista, FL

Full-time

Lake Buena Vista, FL

Accommodation

About the position

The Paralegal II position at Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) is a full-time role based at the MVW Headquarters in Orlando, Florida. This position is integral to the Law Department's Registrations and Mexico team, providing legal support specifically for the company's operations in Mexico. The paralegal will engage in various tasks including document drafting, legal research, and compliance support, all while ensuring effective communication in both English and Spanish. The role requires substantial knowledge of legal matters pertaining to Mexico and involves collaboration with internal teams, outside counsel, and government officials.

Responsibilities

• Draft dual English and Spanish language correspondence, documents, and memoranda for review.
• Research legal topics, summarize findings, and prepare checklists with legal requirements in Mexico and other jurisdictions.
• Create and maintain timeshare registrations for products located or marketed in Mexico.
• Maintain association minutes books for Mexico projects.
• Review, analyze, and track legislative proposals in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking jurisdictions.
• Compile information and prepare documents for timely registration and regulatory submissions.
• Interact with outside entities to gather and provide information, documentation, or data.
• Modify existing legal documents and create computer-generated black-line drafts of deeds, leases, contracts, and other related documents.
• Create, update, and maintain databases as appropriate.
• Review Spanish language marketing and other documents and translate to English as needed.
• Assist with training new associates as requested.
• Work with designated departments to provide approved sales documents to on-site sales personnel.
• Assist in gathering information and resolving issues with clients.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree or equivalent qualifying work experience with an excellent employment record.
• Four or more years of relevant substantive experience as a paralegal or equivalent experience in a law firm, title agency, corporate law department, or government agency.
• Must be fully bilingual (verbal and written) in English and Spanish.

Nice-to-haves

• Timeshare and Mexico experience preferred.
• Certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program helpful but not required.