Paralegal - Real Estate

O'Reilly Auto Parts • Headquarters, KY

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About The Position

Provide support and assistance to the Legal Department in the administration of Real Estate contracts for the purchase, sale and lease of real property by performing various legal functions under the review of the Real Estate Legal Services Supervisor-Paralegal and Legal Counsel. Initiate contact with outside vendors to obtain title commitments, surveys, and environmental reports needed to perform due diligence. Review, organize, calendar and present collected information to Legal Counsel for identification, analysis, and resolution of due diligence issues. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Initiate contact with outside vendors to obtain title commitments, surveys, and environmental reports needed to perform due diligence. Review, organize, calendar and present collected information to Legal Counsel, and/or Legal Services Manager for identification, analysis, and resolution of due diligence issues. Disseminate information to appropriate Real Estate team members on each new file from its inception throughout the due diligence phase and after confirmed closing. Assist Legal Counsel in the preparation, review, and revision of legal documents for the acquisition and disposition of real property interests and construction of improvements, including but not limited to, contracts, contract addendums, easements, deeds, and restrictive covenants. Assist Legal Counsel in the completion of contract/lease contingencies and conditions during inspection/due diligence period of purchase and sale contracts and leases; coordinate closing of real estate purchase and sale contracts and finalize due diligence on leases. Assist Legal Counsel in applications for rezoning and subdividing of property and applications for variances from building code regulations, including coordination of appropriate personnel to attend city meetings on behalf of the company. Perform legal research as requested by Legal Counsel. Review and file recorded documents received after closing. Provide support and assistance to team members in the Real Estate Department with applications for building and DOT permits and with specific issues that arise in the design review and/or construction process. Provide support and assistance to the Legal Department as needed. Provide such additional and further professional services as assigned to promote the best interests of the company.

Requirements

• One to two years’ experience as paralegal or similar position with corporation, bank, law firm, title company, or developer.
• Strong clerical, organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize and handle several different tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, and Outlook experience.
• Strong writing skills.
• Project management skills.
• Paralegal certificate or degree.

Responsibilities

• Initiate contact with outside vendors to obtain title commitments, surveys, and environmental reports needed to perform due diligence.
• Review, organize, calendar and present collected information to Legal Counsel, and/or Legal Services Manager for identification, analysis, and resolution of due diligence issues.
• Disseminate information to appropriate Real Estate team members on each new file from its inception throughout the due diligence phase and after confirmed closing.
• Assist Legal Counsel in the preparation, review, and revision of legal documents for the acquisition and disposition of real property interests and construction of improvements, including but not limited to, contracts, contract addendums, easements, deeds, and restrictive covenants.
• Assist Legal Counsel in the completion of contract/lease contingencies and conditions during inspection/due diligence period of purchase and sale contracts and leases; coordinate closing of real estate purchase and sale contracts and finalize due diligence on leases.
• Assist Legal Counsel in applications for rezoning and subdividing of property and applications for variances from building code regulations, including coordination of appropriate personnel to attend city meetings on behalf of the company.
• Perform legal research as requested by Legal Counsel.
• Review and file recorded documents received after closing.
• Provide support and assistance to team members in the Real Estate Department with applications for building and DOT permits and with specific issues that arise in the design review and/or construction process.
• Provide support and assistance to the Legal Department as needed.
• Provide such additional and further professional services as assigned to promote the best interests of the company.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees