Paralegal II

DaVita Kidney Care • Denver, CO

11d • $27 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing, organizing and reviewing documents on a wide variety of commercial real estate matters. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, working collaboratively with a high performing team of paralegals, drafting and negotiating lease renewal and other lease-related amendments and supporting documents, utilizing strong organizational skills to manage multiple deals and deadlines, leading special projects, partnering with real estate and business teams regarding projects, and ensuring renewals are carried out in a timely and accurate manner. An individual in this position will work closely with internal and external business partners and outside counsel when necessary to provide service excellence to our primary client (Genesis / DaVita Real Estate). Title and survey experience preferred but not required. The right person for this role will be a team player and be able to work effectively across many different teams and successfully drive and manage lease renewals and process changes. This position is based in Denver, Colorado. Our world-class real estate legal team supports every aspect of managing DaVita’s real estate portfolio.

Requirements

• 5 - 7 years related real estate legal experience.
• Associate’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate

Nice To Haves

• Large law firm, real estate boutique law firm or in-house corporate experience.
• Legal experience in lease-related real estate matters.
• Knowledge of healthcare law or willingness to learn.
• Passion for innovation and change management.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to identify and set priorities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• High level of initiative.
• Handle lease reviews and help with landlord disputes.
• Strong experience in improving processes and producing work product that aligns with corporate goals.
• Ability to partner with leadership and supporting roles on cross-functional projects and cross-functional teams.
• Competence in the use of technology and standard MS Office applications.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage shifting demands and tight deadlines.
• Graduate of an ABA-approved paralegal program.
• Bachelor’s Degree.

Responsibilities

• Draft lease renewal amendments, commencement memos, and other lease-related real estate documents (SNDAs, Estoppels, Option Notice Letters, etc.) under the supervision of a DaVita attorney.
• Conduct lease reviews and provide review summaries to real estate and business teams.
• Work collaboratively with a team of high performing paralegals to help manage DaVita’s existing real estate portfolio.
• Work closely and collaborate with internal and external business partners, as well as other legal teams on various regulatory and other lease-related real estate matters.
• Prepare and update forms, policies and processes as needed and prepare other communications to support the business.
• Assist with and/or coordination of special projects.
• Have a proficient understanding and use of IT applications and workflows.
• Actively participate in development and implementation of best practices and procedures.
• Maintain poise, accountability and stability in meeting document and other deadlines and assist with deadline planning.
• Train other real estate legal team members as necessary, including paralegals and administrative assistants.
• Participate in legal department activities and contribute to a teamwork environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree