Paralegal

EDENS•Washington, DC

24d•$130,000 - $140,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Paralegal to support our Legal Department, working closely with the Mid-Atlantic leasing team and other corporate department requirements. This role will partner closely with the Mid-Atlantic legal team and greater legal department, providing critical support across leasing, litigation tracking, and transactional matters related to our commercial real estate portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to a collaborative and innovative legal team.

Requirements

5+ years of paralegal/lease negotiator experience in real estate, such as: Owner/developer organizations, Law firm real estate practice groups, Landlord or tenant representation environments
Demonstrated ability to: Draft and edit commercial leases and related documents
Review, analyze, and summarize complex legal agreements
Knowledge of legal terminology and experience with generation of lease briefs and retail leases
Highly proficient using MSOffice (Outlook, Word, Excel) with the ability to learn and use new software and systems
Experience with or willingness to learn legal technology tools, including document automation and AI-driven platforms
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
Strong time management skills and attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy and success in delivering to key deadlines
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and improve processes
Ability to work occasional evenings in support of deadlines and flexibility to support colleagues on the West and East Coast

Nice To Haves

Experience with environmental or litigation matters a plus
Understanding of, and willingness to learn and use, GenAI tools highly desired

Responsibilities

Draft initial versions of commercial leases and related documents, including secondary documents from letter of intent and/or lease brief using internal document production software, including: Amendments, extensions, and assignments, Commission agreements, License agreements, short-term occupancy agreements and event agreements, Default notices, and related correspondence
Prepare redlines and revisions of subsequent drafts of lease documents
Adapt existing forms to specific deals, revising existing language based upon comments from tenant and/or attorney, according to departmental guidelines
Distribute drafts and coordinate revisions under the supervision of the Legal Department staff
Manage file system with respect to each tenant and/or lease
Collaborate with outside counsel, and when requested, track the status of lease documentation being prepared by outside counsel
Prepare summaries of leases and other legal documents
Conduct targeted research on lease provisions, including: Termination rights, Co-tenancy clauses, Exclusive and restricted use provisions
Support projects related to the ownership, development, and operation of commercial real estate assets
Coordinate with internal departments responsible for lease administration and collections to check tenant account for defaults and arrearages
Support General Counsel in tracking litigation and environmental matters
Maintain organized reporting of such litigation and environmental matters for internal leadership updates
Create and maintain files including working, chronological, and litigation files
Draft internal and external correspondence
Manage legal administrative processes, including: Document processing and distribution, Invoice and expense tracking
Coordinate document execution workflows, including DocuSign
Partner with internal teams to ensure timely execution and delivery of legal documents
Provide occasional administrative support to the legal department
Complete other various projects and duties as assigned