Legal Administrator

CAFARO; Niles (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life and LT Disability insurance

Paid time off

Wellness program with gym reimburse

9 paid holidays

Safe Harbor 401(k)

Job summary

Cafaro seeks an in-house Corporate Legal Administrator to assist our legal team with contract administration, litigation support, and document management. You will work closely with our in-house counsel to ensure accuracy and efficiency across diverse legal matters.

The ideal candidate brings experience in drafting, processing, and filing legal documents, with strong communication and organizational skills in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with drafting, processing, and managing documents in a complex electronic document management system.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and communicate clearly.
• Experience filing legal documents with courts and meeting deadlines.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills; good time management.

Responsibilities

• Support in-house counsel with a broad range of legal documents and processes.
• Assist with general litigation, contracts, and lease administration.
• Handle document preparation, filing, and record management in an electronic system.
• Coordinate with the legal team to ensure timely and accurate actions.
• Follow guidelines and interpret instructions to take appropriate actions.

Skills

Drafting documents

Document management

Team collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Legal filing

Time management

Problem solving

Following instructions

Job description

Team environment, newly constructed offices, state of the art technology, and a long standing commitment to our employees and the community are just a few of the reasons to consider joining our team!

We are currently seeking a Corporate In‑House Legal Administrator to provide critical support to our in‑house counsel. The ideal candidate will bring a diverse skill set, particularly in contract administration, legal language, and high‑level computer proficiency. The role will involve a broad range of responsibilities, including assisting with general litigation and various legal documents and processes.

In This Role, You Will

• Employment Law (ADA, FMLA, Title VII, etc.
• OSHA Compliance
• General Litigation (Construction, Collection, Contracts, Personal Injury, etc.)
• Corporate & Business Law
• Bankruptcy
• Processing, abstracting, analyzing, and administering Leases and other contracts

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

When you join Cafaro you become part of the Cafaro Team and Family. You will work alongside team members to achieve ambitious and exciting goals every day.

As an employee with Cafaro, you will also benefit from the following:

• Competitive health care plan with low deductibles.
• Dental & Vision insurance.
• Life and Long‑Term Disability insurance
• Annual paid time off benefits
• Comprehensive wellness plan that includes reimbursement for gym memberships.
• Nine paid holidays are provided annually.
• A Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan

Your Qualifications

• Experience with drafting, processing, and managing documents and records within a complex electronic document management system, ensuring accuracy and organization
• Able to collaborate effectively with team members, demonstrating strong teamwork capabilities
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clarity and professionalism in all interactions
• Experience with filing legal documents with courts in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining a collegial and friendly atmosphere
• Manage time efficiently, effectively establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Show strong initiative and problem‑solving skills, addressing challenges proactively with thoughtful solutions
• Follow instructions carefully and interpret guidelines to make informed decisions and take necessary actions

Why Cafaro

For over 75 years, we have been dedicated to bringing high‑quality retail developments to communities across America. We understand that the needs and preferences of each market evolve, and we respond by creating vibrant centers that serve as destinations for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

This vision was born from the entrepreneurial spirit of our founders, brothers William M. Cafaro and John Cafaro. Their journey began by developing properties for grocery stores, and in 1949, they established the foundation for what would become a leading force in retail development across the nation.

Today, the Cafaro portfolio boasts over 50 properties, encompassing more than 30 million square feet of developed space across 10 states. The third generation of the Cafaro family now leads the company, with Co‑Presidents William A. Cafaro and Anthony Cafaro, Jr., guiding this dynamic organization with their unique talents and vision. While embracing innovation, they remain deeply committed to the values of stability and integrity instilled by their father and grandfather.

Cafaro’s Mission

The Cafaro family of companies shall continue our commitment of fiscally managed preservation and growth of our commercial real estate and investment portfolios. Based upon a strategic approach of continuous reinvestment and improvement of our real estate assets and disciplined non real estate asset management and investment, the organization shall maintain its autonomy as a privately controlled family owned business. This commitment recognizes that our people, as an extension of the Cafaro family, constitute our most important resource.

Accordingly, by promoting an environment that values fairness, respect, and recognition, the organization shall endeavor to stimulate amongst its people accountability, personal growth, and self‑esteem. The hallmark of the organization shall continue to be characterized by an unparalleled sense of loyalty, pride, dedication, and strong work ethic.

In the tradition of our founders, we shall maintain our present business relationships with honesty, openness, integrity, and credibility. These values shall be the foundation of future relationships as we plan for a future of continued prosperity. It is the policy of the Company to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and job applicants.

It is the policy of the Company to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and job applicants.

The employment practices of the Company are conducted without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, disability, sex (except where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification as specified under the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972), religion or age.