Paralegal

Transwestern is a vertically integrated commercial real estate firm dedicated to serving investors partnersand clients through expertisein investment development brokerageand property management. Our experience spans diverse property types including logistics multifamily retail mixed-use healthcare office data centers hotel and life sciences. Across 35 offices nationwide our team is united by a culture that cultivates agility mutual trustand high performance.

Transwestern Services turns strategy into reality with consistency and accountability collaborating to provide dynamic tailored solutions. Whether representing a tenant advising an investor or repositioning an asset we operate with tenacity and own the outcome every time. Our 2200-strong team works across service lines ready to activate our full platform to deliver a customized cohesive experience for clients.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Draft proofread and organize legal documents correspondence pleadings contracts and other related materials.

• Maintain legal document management system ensuring documents are accurate complete organized secure and accessible.

• Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorney review.

• Manage legal request intake process.

• Monitor filing deadlines court dates matter milestones and internal follow-up items.

• Coordinate communications with attorneys clients courts agencies vendors and other external parties as directed.

• Support discovery and assist with the lifecycle of litigation matters. .

• Protect confidential information and handle sensitive legal and business matters with discretion.

• Stay informed of relevant changes concerning legal technology and project management tools.

• Perform other functions as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• An Associate degree bachelors degree or certificate in paralegal studies legal studies business administration or a related field is required.

• Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible paralegal experience supporting attorneys in a corporate legal department law firm or commercial real estate environment.

• A strong proficiency with project management workflow software is required.

• Experience with NetDocuments or a comparable document management system is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to support attorneys or legal teams with complex matters and competing deadlines.

Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge of legal and real estate terminology legal document formats filing procedures and matter management practices.

• Demonstrated proficiency with AI-enabled productivity tools including ChatGPT Cowork and Microsoft Copilot with the ability to incorporate AI into legal research drafting document review workflow optimization and other functions specific to the legal department.

• Strong knowledge of document drafting proofreading formatting redlining version control and document management best practices.

• Advance proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word Outlook Excel PowerPoint Teams and OneNote.

• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Teams for collaboration meeting management file sharing project coordination and maintaining matter-specific workspaces.

• Experience using OneNote to organize legal matters meeting notes contract reviews due diligence materials litigation files project trackers and departmental knowledge resources.

• Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize new legal technology document management AI and workflow automation tools to improve efficiency and service delivery within the Legal Department.

Personal Skills:

• High attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organization prioritization and time-management abilities.

• Sound judgment discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing deadlines.

• Problem-solving mindset with strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.

• Collaborative approach when working with attorneys colleagues clients and external partners.

Physical Skills:

• Ability to travel according to business needs.

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ABOUT US

Our firm is built on a shared purpose: Empowering good people to do extraordinary things together. We hire smart passionate hard-working people who value both collaboration and independence. United by our brand promise we own the outcome for clients investors and partners. Learn more .

All candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks which may include criminal history education verification motor vehicle records credit history and professional license addition your employment with Transwestern is subject to successfully passing a drug screen check prior to you starting with the firm.