Paralegal/In house Council

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Duffy Kruspodin is looking for an experienced Asset Manager for one of their most loyal clients, SD Commercial. This is an established property management company based out of Sorrento Valley that has been in operation for more than 29 years and manages properties across San Diego. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting thorough background checks, managing vendor and tenant relationships, and supporting corporate and property operations. This role requires a strong understanding of legal, real estate, and corporate documentation, as well as proficiency in research using government databases.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential key competency function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Conduct background checks on vendors, potential tenants, and employees using government databases - like Nexis.com, court records, recorder’s office, Register of Deeds, etc. to ensure those we hire, lease to, or retain are safe, qualified, experienced, and competent.
• Responsible for reviewing a title report and understand if its accurate along with reviewing easements and reading legal descriptions of properties.
• Experience with reviewing contracts for lease agreements, or vendor contracts to ensure the contract is good one for our company and includes language to protect our interests.
• Writing technical letters surrounding real estate related/land use related topics
• Assist property managers with lease amendments and documentation.
• Review preliminary reports and file appeals with the assessor’s office for overestimated property values.
• Support corporate documentation amendments in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Manage the company’s phone system (Z-Telco) and ensure operational efficiency.
• Run credit checks for truck stop customers and assess financial reliability.
• Update and maintain the list of judgments for renewal.
• Perform nightly backups of network computers to ensure data integrity.
• Research professional licenses and corporate records across various states.
• Analyze and interpret real estate documents, legal descriptions, and assessor parcel numbers.
• Identify inconsistencies and red flags during background checks and prepare comprehensive reports. tax renewals
• Assist in additional tasks as required

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:.

• Associate of Arts degree with specialization in History, Political Science, or Pre-Law (minimum requirement).
• Prior experience in a title company, law firm, or credit reporting company is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in using Nexis.com and other government databases for research.
• Strong understanding of Recorder Offices, Court Systems, and corporate structures across different states.
• Familiarity with fictitious business names, assumed names, and UCC records.
• Knowledge of professional licensing requirements and real estate documentation.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to summarize findings in a clear and concise format.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Technical proficiency in managing phone systems and performing data backups.
• Experience in real estate law or land use would be ideal.
• Technical understanding of real estate documents and the role of assessor officers and tax collection offices is critical.