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Paralegal Litigation, Construction, & Contracts

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The Howard Hughes Corporation

2021-12-03 07:45:53

Job location Abbott, Texas, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Legal

Job description

The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that form the foundation of our company. With passion, determination and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century. At Howard Hughes, we live by our purpose to help people discover new ways of experiencing life - because it's not just buildings and places that matter, it's what you do with them that can change the way people live. We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company in the world, and we believe in fostering a culture that is built to last by cultivating curiosity and empowering every employee to find their story in this great organization. POSITION SUMMARY : Work with the Legal Department in the following areas: litigation support; construction advising; contracting concerning construction, real estate development, and commercial real estate operations; and attorney administrative support. Familiarity with litigation, contracting, and general corporate governance is essential. Experience with Salesforce is desired. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES : Assist attorney with managing outside counsel, scheduling and calendaring, gathering and reviewing relevant evidence, and file management on litigation matters. Assist attorney with research and various tasks concerning a wide array of litigation, including construction defect, real estate sales, and landlord-tenant disputes. This may include preparing documents for meetings. Prepare draft contracts for construction, real estate development, and commercial real estate operations. Prepare purchase and sale agreements, easements, amendments, leases, subleases, and other legal documentation concerning title or possession of property. Work in conjunction with litigation, construction, real estate, and corporate attorneys, other paralegals, and legal assistants with regard to various legal matters. Work with members of construction, real estate development, and commercial real estate operations departments to streamline and focus efforts. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE : Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. Paralegal certification preferred. Minimum 5 years of related legal experience in a law firm, title company, or in a corporate legal department. Must have paralegal experience in the commercial real estate industry. Familiarity with legal contracts and related terminology. Professional interaction with attorneys, clients, and vendors. Build positive working relationships with employees at all levels within the organization. Exercise sound judgment when making decisions. Work overtime as required. Able to meet deadlines. Effectively work with minimal supervision. Strong organization skills with attention to detail. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Creative problem solver and critical thinker. Can-do attitude, proactive, and resourceful. Highly proficient in MS office applications: Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.

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