Real Estate Paralegal

 

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At VASA Fitness, we want to create an uplifting experience for everyone by offering inclusive, accessible, and on-trend fitness. The foundation of our brand is rooted in a culture centered on unity, passion, love, integrity, fun, and trust. Because our culture is alive--embodied by members and team members alike--VASA is a place where lives are changed because of authentic connections made within our supportive community.

Our people BELIEVE in our brand, are HARD WORKING, have HIGH STANDARDS, and GIVE ENERGY to others.

BENEFITS

All employees receive two complimentary gym memberships--one for themselves and another to give away--plus 401k options. Additional benefit packages are available for employees who work 30+ hours per week.

• Salaried Employees: Flexible Vacation Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, and Health, Dental, Vision Benefits

 

PURPOSE

The Real Estate Paralegal in the Legal Department plays a crucial role in supporting the development and legal team with a wide range of tasks related to real estate, state and local permitting and licensing, corporate governance, and other real estate development-related matters.

This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with commercial real estate leases, covenants, conditions and restrictions (CCRs), corporate formations, and other legal processes related to development projects.

 

DELIVERABLES

The deliverables for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Corporate

• Draft corporate formation documents
• Prepare and file foreign authority state registrations
• Prepare and file DBA/trade name registrations
• Track and file state annual reports and trademark registrations

Real Estate

• Through use of AI, draft lease and lease amendment summaries capturing key lease terms
• Draft legal documents such as SNDAs, Estoppels, Acceptance and Commencement Date Certificates
• Order, review and summarize title reports and related due diligence materials
• Summarize CCRs
• Assist with researching local, county, and state regulations for required operational permits and licenses such as pool, spa, boilers, elevators, childcare and other requirements
• Create and maintain template documents and work with AI team to automate
• Electronically organize real estate, regulatory, corporate and other documents for collaboration among internal teams
• Primary responsibility for populating and managing databases to track critical dates and action items relating to development, pre-opening and post-opening activities
• Manage legal notices to central email and forward to team members as appropriate
• Assist with special projects as needed

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in almost any field or associate degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or related field.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a paralegal in real estate or development
• Working knowledge of leases and title policies
• Understand AI's application to summarize complex documents and other AI uses
• Skills:
• Strong understanding of real estate leases
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Teams, Asana, Claude
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and work under deadlines
• Attention to detail, organization, problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills.
• Personal Attributes:
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a team.
• Highly organized and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.
• Gives energy.
• Believes in our company's mission to help people live better lives.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Primary work in an office setting. Temperature variations can occur. The environment includes some ambient noise such as talking.

 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

 

• Talking: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately or efficiently
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to deal with a variety of variables under limited standardization. Able to interpret various instructions and relay instructions to team members
• Flexible - Hybrid work environment. 3 days working in the office expected

 

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

VASA Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employee