Paralegal

Gainor; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate firm is seeking a Paralegal in Nashville, Tennessee. The role involves drafting agreements, managing renewals, and conducting legal research. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in paralegal studies and have thorough knowledge of legal principles and practices.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in paralegal studies required.
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles and practices necessary.
• Relevant computer knowledge and experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents including agreements and contracts.
• Manage the membership renewal process.
• Perform legal and factual research.

Skills

Legal principles

Legal research techniques

Legal terminology

Legal communication principles

Knowledge of laws and regulations

Computer knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies

Associate's degree in paralegal studies

Certificate program in paralegal studies

Job description

Our client, a global real estate firm, is seeking aParalegalto support their team inNashville, Tennessee.This position is responsible for drafting new and renewal domestic and international Member agreements and coordinating comments and revisions; processing executed Member agreements; compiling information for the Member renewal process; working with trademark attorneys and responding to inquiries and requests for information as it relates to the Legal Department.*Responsibilities:

• Prepare new membership and expo-sponsor agreements
• Manage the membership renewal process
• Perform legal and factual research
• Perform records research
• Identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes and other pertinent material
• Organize and analyze information
• Cross-check and validate information
• Prepare written reports
• Draft legal documents including agreements, contracts, default letters and legal memoranda
• Help prepare legal arguments, applications, declarations and motions
• Prepare correspondence
• Check and edit legal forms and documents for accuracy
• Build and maintain databases and files
• Organize and track case files
• Review and monitor new and updated laws and regulations
• Maintain law library

*Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, associate's degree or certificate program in paralegal studies
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles and practices
• Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques
• Thorough knowledge of legal terminology
• Thorough knowledge of legal communication principles and practices
• In depth knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Relevant computer knowledge and experience

***Salary: $70,000 to $75,000 based on experienceGainor provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.