Paralegal

Hackman Capital•Culver City, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hackman Capital Partners, LLC (“HCP” or “Hackman”) is a fully integrated real estate investment, operating and development company, founded in 1986 and based in Los Angeles, California. We focus on commercial, industrial and film and television studio properties in major markets internationally, and with decades of industry experience, our capabilities are broad. From redevelopment to ground-up construction, from leasing and marketing to asset and property management, we seek to create environments that serve today’s innovators across industries. Since inception, Hackman has invested in a total of more 330 properties, representing approximately 37 million square feet across the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company has a successful history of embracing thematic investment strategies and was a trailblazer of developing film and television studio campuses, creative office, industrial, and mixed-use real estate in Southern California. Today, the company is the world's largest owner and operator of independent film and television studios. Hackman Capital Partners, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We also provide opportunities in accordance with the ADA and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the company. The Paralegal is a key member of the Legal Department responsible for supporting corporate governance, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, litigation management, legal operations, and document management. This role partners closely with the General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer, Associate General Counsel, and business teams across the organization to help ensure efficient legal operations and execution of strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ experience as real estate or corporate paralegal supporting executives in a corporate environment, ideally at a financial, private equity, real estate or law firm; prior legal experience is highly preferred.
Superior attention to detail.
Outstanding organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Proficient at exercising discretion, establishing priorities, and maintaining confidentiality.
Experience with iManage, NetDocs or similar DMS; DocuSign; Adobe Acrobat; advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Desire to work in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Completion of an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program is required.
Professional Demeanor: Exhibits professionalism by recognizing and adhering to all company policies, including attendance guidelines, dress code, security measures, and confidentiality requirements. Maintains a positive, professional, courteous, and flexible demeanor and an elevated level of professional etiquette at all times . Performs complex legal support activities that may be highly confidential and sensitive and require discretion and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

Active notary public commission is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and revise, format and finalize a wide variety of polished documents, including correspondence, communications, presentations (e.g., letters, charts, etc.), memoranda, NDAs, transaction documents, and other legal materials.
Assist with corporate governance matters, including maintenance of minute books, entity records, organizational structure charts, officer and director information, annual filings, organizational documents, and board and committee materials.
Maintain the Legal Department's contract management system, including executed agreements, key dates, renewal deadlines, and reporting.
Assist in maintaining the firm's document management system, including document organization, indexing, retention, version control, and records management.
Manage multiple legal projects simultaneously while coordinating with Finance, Asset Management, Compliance, HR, IT, Property Management, Leasing, and outside counsel.
Provide transactional support including preparing and managing signature page packets, coordinating signatures.
Assist with the maintenance of HCP’s managed entities, including liaising with HCP’s registered agents in the U.S. (CT Corporation) and internationally (Vistra), obtaining EINs, and completing annual reporting.
Support acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leasing transactions, and other commercial matters by organizing due diligence materials, preparing closing checklists, coordinating signatures, and managing transaction documents.
Assist with implementation and ongoing administration of legal technology platforms, AI-enabled document tools, electronic signature platforms, document management systems, and workflow automation initiatives.
Manage relationships with outside counsel, including engagement letters, matter assignments, budgets, invoices, status reporting, and legal spend tracking.
Maintain litigation tracker and keep track of outstanding matters; assist in coordinating with the relevant litigation counsel and insurance providers.
Assist in the company wide and property level insurance policies, including applications, renewals certifications, policy schedules and coordinating among the relevant stakeholders and insurance brokers and consultants.
Provide support to the General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer in connection with HCP’s Regulatory Compliance Program, including Code of Ethics administration, regulatory filings, quarterly and annual certifications, books and records, policy updates.
Organize, strategically prioritize, and independently manage and act on information from (e)mails, calls, meetings, and directions, ensuring timely follow through and completion.
Assist with Legal Department’s time entry and tracking of billable hours.
Review, coordinate and manage legal invoices, coordinating across Finance and Accounting departments.
Schedule conference calls, organize meetings, and travel schedules.
Process expense reports.
Help with lunches, property tours, physical meetings and other administrative tasks as needed.