Legal Assistant/Paralegal

InDepth Engineering Solutions, LLC • Auburn Hills, MI

23h

About The Position

The Legal Assistant/Paralegal supports the dealership realty team, including leadership, agents, and internal and external legal counsel. Under the guidance of the Transaction and Option Portfolio Manager, this role assists with project management and coordination of aspects of dealership real estate transactions. The position has exposure to dealership real estate transactions and their related operational, financial, and legal matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Must be or become a Notary Public to notarize legal documents.
• At least 2 years of experience as a corporate or commercial real estate paralegal, professional, administrator, or property manager for a law firm, real estate company, or equivalent.
• Proficient understanding of the real estate process, including related transactional and legal work.
• Comprehension of real estate documentation, including purchase or sale contracts, leases, options, agreements, and letters of understanding.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Resourcefulness, forward-thinking, and time-management ability.
• Ability to manage challenges and provide or implement appropriate solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional working relationships with internal and external individuals and groups.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs, including PowerPoint, Excel, Sheets, Word, and Docs.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal Certificate.
• Active Notary Public status.
• At least 3 years of paralegal experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated learning agility and adaptability.
• Solid technology and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience reviewing, organizing, and managing legal documentation and contracts.
• Quick learner; resourceful and self-motivated.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Able to work independently while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Direct real estate paralegal experience is preferred, but not required for candidates with strong transferable paralegal experience and demonstrated ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and obtain approval of real estate documents.
• Review transaction exhibits.
• Maintain records and collect documentation.
• Provide notary public services for legal documents.
• Submit financial requests.
• Track environmental and real estate contract approval workflows.
• Retain final records and maintain record-keeping and approval databases.
• Assist with project management and coordination of dealership real estate transactions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time