Paralegal

 

The Paralegal is a member of our in-house legal team and provides legal support and administrative assistance with respect to commercial leasing, real estate acquisition and disposition, project financing, transactional diligence, and general corporate governance. A strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills are a must for this role. The Paralegal must be comfortable working under time constraints and in a fast-paced environment. 

 

• Manage the entity formation process:

o File articles of organization

o Draft operating agreements, subscription agreements, resolutions, and redemption agreements

o Maintain entity files

o Request EINs

• Gather due diligence materials for property acquisitions, dispositions, and refinances 

• Draft promissory notes, allonges, assignments of membership interests

• Manage the acquisition and annual renewal of liquor licenses

• Draft amendments, and other related documents for commercial leasing

• Manage the tenant default notice process, including review of draft notices, mailing and tracking

• Prepare, mail, track, and obtain estoppel certificates from tenants 

• Maintain the department’s electronic legal files and assist in maintaining Monday.com workflow boards

• Gather necessary documents to assist other departments with end-of-the year reporting requirements

• Provide timely response to internal departments for preparation, review, and analysis of legal documents or research of legal issues

• Review non-disclosure agreements

• Work on special projects and other duties as assigned

 

• The 7 Core Values that Crawford Hoying has established to maintain its desired culture 

• Ownership and accountability

• Flexibility and effectiveness in collaborating with others

• Strategic approach to problem-solving and troubleshooting

• Adaptability in a fast-paced, changeable work environment

• Adeptness in navigating complex challenges

 

 

• A minimum of 2-3 years of real estate paralegal experience or equivalent

• Paralegal certificate or professional legal training preferred

• Notary public certification

• Fluency with auditor and recorder databases

• Experience with commercial real estate transactions, including financings, development, acquisitions, and dispositions 

• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, quickly changing, and at times stressful environment

• Confidentiality and professionalism when working with sensitive information

• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment 

• Exceptional analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills

• Ability to work in a team environment and interact with all professional levels

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Word

• Strong customer service skills and an ability to develop a rapport with people 

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree

• Valid driver’s license

 

Work Environment

The Paralegal works out of the corporate office in Dublin, OH, and interfaces with external and internal customers on a regular basis. The core hours for this position are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. However, hours may vary depending on workload, deadlines, and project timelines. 

 

Reporting Structure

The Paralegal reports to the Vice President of Real Estate Transactions. 

 

 

This employee’s physical condition and performance must be sufficient for the consistent and successful completion of the responsibilities and professional standards defined for this position. This position frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, and lifting up to twenty-five pounds. The Paralegal is often required to drive during the course of the day.