Legal Assistant

Discovery Senior Living • Bonita Springs, FL

18d

About The Position

The Legal Assistant supports the General Counsel and Legal Department at Discovery Senior Living in a broad range of legal, corporate, regulatory, and administrative matters. The role assists with preparing and coordinating legal documents and correspondence; resident discharge and eviction matters; Fair Market Value (FMV) documentation and related processes; Residency Agreement updates; corporate records and compliance filings; document execution; due diligence; and other Legal Department projects. The position works closely with Legal Department members, community and operational teams, outside counsel, vendors, and other internal and external stakeholders to help ensure legal matters are handled efficiently and accurately.

The position works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting, with occasional travel of less than 5%. Physical duties include regularly talking or hearing; frequently sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reaching with hands and arms; occasionally standing and walking; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Five or more years of related legal assistant or legal secretary experience.
• Four-year college degree.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal documents and present information effectively to top management and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to use Microsoft Windows, email, and the Internet; proficiency in Excel is required.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, show initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Detail-oriented, results-driven, and goal-oriented, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and complete assignments accurately and on time, including when priorities change or notice is short.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective professional relationships.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

• Legal assistant or legal secretary experience with an emphasis in corporate law and regulations, healthcare, and/or senior care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the discharge and eviction process for all communities, including drafting discharge letters, engaging and working with local eviction counsel, and maintaining tracking spreadsheets.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain fair market value documentation for leases and track and oversee related invoices.
• Coordinate document signing, including obtaining signatures and notary services.
• Assist with due diligence requests and compile necessary documentation.
• Manage entity annual reports and similar renewals, and maintain corporate compliance records.
• Answer and field incoming calls professionally.
• Assist with general corporate matters and archive corporate documents.
• Provide general project support and administrative assistance as needed.
• Establish and maintain relationships, credibility, and trust with clients, stakeholders, Legal Department members, and colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level