Details

Open Date 02/27/2024

Requisition Number PRN37830B

Job Title Senior Paralegal

Working Title Senior Paralegal

Job Grade E

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

M-F, 8am-5pm

VP Area President

Department 00342 - Real Estate Administration

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $70,000 - $80,000 based on experience

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized professional to join our dynamic real estate team as a Real Estate Paralegal/Title Examiner, Abstractor, Searcher. As a member of the University of Utah real estate team, and in coordination with the Office of General Counsel, you will play a crucial part in facilitating the team’s legal needs.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct comprehensive research on real estate transactions and relevant legal matters.2. Assist in the preparation and review of legal documents related to real estate transactions.3. Manage and organize critical information and documents pertaining to real estate transactions and projects.4. Liaise with clients and other stakeholders to gather necessary information.5. Perform abstracting of leases, extracting key details to support legal analysis and documentation.6. Handle data entry tasks related to real estate transactions and legal databases.7. Oversee the collection, compilation, and input of data, ensuring accuracy and analyzing conflicting data.8. Analyze and summarize data using computer programs/software to determine trends and changes.9. Prepare reports based on data analysis for administrators and outside agencies.10. Make recommendations to administrators based on the analysis of data.11. Handle special projects and create special reports as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) plus five years of experience required. The ability to provide guidance and give direction to staff members in other departments and divisions and excellent human relations and written and verbal communication skills are also required. Certification as a paralegal may be preferred.

Supervisory experience is preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.2. Strong understanding of real estate transactions, legal processes, legal documents and legal terminology.3. Experience closing real estate transactions; including leases, purchases and sales, easements, title reports, environmental reports and surveys.4. Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.5. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.6. Proficient in legal research, document management, abstracting leases, and data entry.7. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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