Paralegal

SmartStop Self Storage

$85K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
  • Paralegal certificate preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of legal secretary experience.
  • Experience in real estate transactions is a significant advantage.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

Responsibilities

  • Meet with attorneys and professionals to communicate and coordinate legal matters.
  • Facilitate and manage the execution of various agreements.
  • Schedule conference calls and meetings.
  • Assist in preparation and modification of legal documents.
  • Manage active litigation and coordinate with stakeholders and outside counsel.
  • Maintain trackers and create reports of deadlines.
  • Oversee organization and archiving of legal documents.

Benefits

  • Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Life and disability insurances.
  • Paid time off with a generous holiday schedule.
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Referral program.
  • Free car wash and catered lunch every other week.
  • Fun work environment!
Full Job Description
Paralegal Job Summary

The Paralegal will assist the Company's legal team by providing complex and specialized clerical and research support services.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
  • Meets with attorneys and other professionals to effectively communicate, schedule, and coordinate various legal matters.
  • Facilitates and manages the execution of a wide range of real estate, commercial, and operational agreements.
  • Schedules all conference calls and meetings.
  • Assists with the preparation, review, and modification of legal documents, including communications, contracts, court filings, government filings, and various other related paperwork and documentation.
  • Aids in managing active litigation and insurance matters, coordinating efforts with internal stakeholders and outside counsel when necessary.
  • Maintains trackers and creates reports of follow-up items, including responsive dates and deadlines.
  • Oversees the organization and archiving of all legal documents and correspondence for easy retrieval and in compliance with document retention policies.
  • Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves files relevant to ongoing legal matters.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Needed
  • Associate's degree is required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Paralegal certificate preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of legal secretary experience required. Real Estate transaction experience a BIG PLUS.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Understanding of legal language and principles, and other related matters.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
  • Strong technical agility, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
  • Must thrive working in a fast-paced environment and have experience working in companies with great growth.
  • Must be able to reasonably commute into the corporate office in Ladera Ranch Monday through Friday.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Life and Disability Insurances
  • Paid Time Off
  • Generous Holiday Schedule
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee assistance program
  • Referral program
  • Free Car Wash every other week
  • Free catered lunch every other week
  • A fun work environment!

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