Paralegal Lead, Real Estate

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is specific to commercial real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial real estate contracts. Responsible for planning, executing and overseeing a variety of corporate and legal projects as an integral member the Service Team. Provides infrastructure and support by proactively assisting internal and external counsel and executive management in specific areas of responsibility. Collaborates with team members related to changes in federal and state laws and the organization's policies and procedures. Although subject to oversight by an attorney, the incumbent works very independently — providing knowledge and consultation to management relating to corporate and transactional documents, policy review, legal research, subpoena response review, legislation tracking; and drafts, reviews and/or proofreads complex contracts and other documents. The incumbent thinks strategically, manage multiple projects, leads by example and builds relationships across the organization to encourage a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

Extensive experience in commercial real estate contracts.
Associate's in Paralegal studies or one of the certifications listed below: PACC-Paralegal Advanced Competency Certification OR CP-Certified Paralegal OR Certified Legal Professional (CLP) (Administered by Natl Assn for Legal Professional - NALS) OR Professional Paralegal (Administered by NALS) OR APC - Advanced Paralegal Certification.
4 years of recent relevant experience.
Detail oriented, self-directed and works with minimal supervision, both independently and in teams.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions, assimilating new processes into job functions and taking ownership.
Verbal, written and presentation skills, including the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements/issues into terms readily understood by all levels of employees and corporate executives.
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to balance numerous priorities at a given time with minimal supervision.
Ability to reason logically, analyze situations accurately and recommend courses of action.
Ability to organize, plan and coordinate work flow, and to work effectively with colleagues to achieve success with objectives.
Ability to reprioritize effectively among diverse clients, high-risk events or projects and have high attention to detail and the ability to analyze complex fact scenarios quickly.
Interpersonal, negotiation and analytical skills to effectively resolve issues and influence others.
Knowledge of basic legal concepts; legal terminology, principles and procedures.
Knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel.
Knowledge of California and federal laws and regulations related to healthcare organizations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience in the healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Planning, executing and overseeing a variety of corporate and legal projects.
Proactively assisting internal and external counsel and executive management in specific areas of responsibility.
Collaborating with team members related to changes in federal and state laws and the organization's policies and procedures.
Providing knowledge and consultation to management relating to corporate and transactional documents, policy review, legal research, subpoena response review, legislation tracking.
Drafting, reviewing and/or proofreading complex contracts and other documents.
Thinking strategically, managing multiple projects, leading by example and building relationships across the organization to encourage a collaborative work environment.
Conducting manual and computer assisted legal research.
Conducting document review and analysis.
Diplomatically investigating sensitive facts and detailed procedures.
Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive material, including protected health information, executives’ personally identifiable information, payroll information, legal documents and other corporate data and exercising good judgment as it relates to handling of sensitive material.