Paralegal / Legal Administrator

United Fidelity Bank

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

AutoNation is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal/Legal Administrator to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing transactional documentation, legal billing, and administrative support, with additional experience supporting transactions in commercial real estate, securities, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A). This role requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and a proactive approach to supporting attorneys and internal stakeholders. This is a hybrid role based out of our Fort Lauderdale headquarters.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a corporate or commercial real estate paralegal or legal administrator (either in law firm or in-house legal department).
• Experience supporting real estate transactions and/or M&A deals is strongly preferred.
• Law firm case management and billing software experience required, as well as proficiency in the use of Microsoft and various other software applications.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with corporate governance and SEC filings a plus

Responsibilities

• Support real estate and M&A transactions, including assistance with preparing ancillary documents, due diligence and coordination with closings.
• Manage legal billing and invoicing processes, including tracking outside counsel spending, and assisting with budget reporting.
• Maintain and organize legal records, contracts, and databases.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external counsel on transactional and compliance matters.
• Utilize Microsoft Office tools—especially Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and OneDrive—to support daily tasks.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys, managing multiple tasks from start to finish.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and 401k matching
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees