Description

Founded in 1987, Penn-Florida Companies is a respected owner and full-service developer of luxury, high-profile real estate. With its headquarters located in Boca Raton, Penn-Florida specializes in creating ultra-luxury, one-of-a-kind residential and commercial projects throughout the state. 

Penn-Florida Companies is seeking to hire an experienced Paralegal. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leader in the real estate industry in a challenging position.

This fast-paced, collaborative role will be responsible for assisting our General Counsel by providing clerical and research support including document preparation and review. 

This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial self-starter, who is able to work independently with limited supervision. 

Penn-Florida is pleased to offer competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vison, short term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

· Drafts legal documents 

· Heavy word processing, requiring legal redlining 

· Prepares leases contract, amendments, and related work 

· Assists General Counsel to effectively produce large volumes of legal documents and forms

· Opens files, keeps calendars and organizes tasks

· Keeps track of open issues and of legal department hours for billing back to PF Properties

· Creates lease work files and tracks documentation 

· Prepares lease documents – calculation form, broker, and business checks

· Develops and maintains records

· Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

· Understanding of legal language, principles, and research methods

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to work independently

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

· Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience, must have general knowledge in the Real Estate industry

· Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or equivalent experience

· Paralegal certificate required