Paralegal

Cove Communities Careers; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate investment company is seeking a legal professional in New York to manage contracts, disputes, and corporate legal matters. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal certification with 5+ years of experience in corporate legal settings, particularly in real estate or hospitality. Strong communication and project management skills are essential. The company offers an inclusive work environment and values diversity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate legal experience in the real estate or hospitality fields.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong written, organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract disputes and notices of termination.
• Prepare letters of authorization, waivers, and agreements.
• Coordinate with outside counsel for legal matters.

Skills

Project management skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Research skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities include:

• Review of all community and corporate level contracts and coordination of internal and external signatures based on signing authority parameters.
• Management of contract disputes and notices of termination.
• Preparation of letters of authorization, settlement agreements, waivers, bills of sale, non-disclosure agreements, etc.
• Organization and maintenance of corporate legal documents.
• Oversight of corporate annual report filings and license/permit renewals.
• Providing support for various corporate legal matters related to liens, easements, encroachments, condemnations, code violations, title issues and regulatory compliance.
• Management of litigation matters with outside counsel, excluding matters managed by our insurance carriers.
• Escalation of significant corporate risks to the CEO/CFO.
• Staying informed about evolving corporate governance requirements and legal benchmarks.
• Coordination with outside counsel for the protection and enforcement of the company’s intellectual property rights.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal certification from an ABA-accredited program
• Minimum of 5 years of corporate legal experience in the real estate or hospitality fields
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong written, organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Investigative mind with strong research skills
• Rigorous attention to detail

Living Our Core Values

Our Core Values are a way of life, not just empty promises. We’re searching for team members who:

• Love what they do to make our guests’ dreams come true and show it through delivering service excellence authentically.

• Continually raise the bar by investing in their personal development and looking for innovative ways to exceed our guests’ expectations.

• Make every moment count, so our Team Members look forward to coming to work every day, and our guests look forward to creating new memories on their return visits.

• Consistently do the right thing for our Team Members and guests by keeping promises, delivering on commitments and building trust along the way.

• Demonstrate kindness by following the ‘Golden Rule’, ensuring that Team Members and guests have a voice and feel valued.

About Cove Communities

Cove Communities is a well-capitalized real estate investment and operating company. We own manufactured housing communities and RV resorts in Canada and the US. The leaders of the company have a track record of building and managing dynamic, fast-growing companies with upward mobility and remuneration for team members who propel results.

Cove Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Cove is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.