Legal Administrator

Colonial Group; Niles (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life & LTD

PTO

Wellness reimbursement

Holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Cafaro Company in Ohio seeks a Corporate In-House Legal Administrator to provide critical support to our in-house counsel, handling contract administration, legal documents, and related processes with precision.

You will assist with Employment Law tasks, OSHA compliance, and general litigation, while coordinating with teams across the organization to ensure accurate records and timely filings. This role offers growth within a trusted family-owned business.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting, processing, and managing documents in a complex electronic document management system.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Excellence in verbal and written communication.
• Experience filing legal documents with courts in a timely manner.
• Efficient time management with ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and interpret guidelines to take necessary actions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Employment Law issues (ADA, FMLA, Title VII, etc.).
• Support OSHA compliance activities.
• Assist with general litigation including construction, contracts, and personal injury.
• Support corporate and business law tasks.
• Handle bankruptcy-related matters.
• Process, analyze, and administer leases and other contracts.

Skills

Document management

Collaboration

Communication skills

Court filings

Time management

Problem solving

Following instructions

Job description

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.