Paralegal II, Real Estate & Transactions

Medical University of South Carolina; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Real Estate and Transactions Teams at MUHA seek a paralegal to support contract drafting, leases, loan documents, and due diligence for real estate and business assets. This role reports to the Director of MUHA Legal Affairs and MUSC General Counsel, requiring strong organization and attention to detail for high-volume matters.

The position emphasizes coordinating with multiple departments, preparing and processing documents for closings, and providing proactive legal support in a healthcare

Qualifications

• Proficient in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of client service, ethics, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys and senior staff in preparing and reviewing contracts, leases, loan documents, disclosures schedules, and title documents for real estate and business assets.
• Organize, review, and analyze legal documents and due diligence materials.
• Prepare and organize legal documents and processing approvals and signatures for closings.
• Master cutting-edge software and workflow processes to aid information retention and recovery.
• Coordinate between the legal department and other health system departments; maintain electronic files.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Paralegal certification

Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies

Five years real estate/transactions experience

Healthcare/government setting experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

This paralegal position supports the Real Estate and Transactions Teams for the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) and affiliated entities and reports to the Director of MUHA Legal Affairs and the MUSC General Counsel. The ideal candidate will be organized and detail oriented and have experience in both high-volume real estate leasing and purchasing matters, as well as corporate formations, maintenance, and strategic transactions.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular

Cost Center CC002328 SYS - Legal Affairs

Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys and senior staff within the Office of General Counsel in preparing and reviewing contracts, leases, loan documents, disclosures schedules, and title documents for a wide range of real estate and business assets.
• Organizing, reviewing and analyzing legal documents and due diligence materials.
• Preparing and organizing legal documents and processing approvals and signatures for transaction closings.
• Willingness to master cutting edge software and workflow processes to aid in information retention and recovery.
• Conducts research regarding routine legal questions as requested by attorneys within the Office of General Counsel.
• Coordinates and serves as liaison between the legal department and other health system departments in providing assistance with various legal or risk related issues that may arise from time to time; maintains appropriate electronic files to track legal or risk issues that arise from time to time.
• Administrative responsibilities to include: back up administrative support, scheduling, telephone support, processing mail, procurement of supplies and services, reviewing incoming accounts payable, etc.
• Anticipates administrative needs without direction and works independently.
• Performs various legal support tasks, including but not limited to preparation of documents, letters, and memoranda for the Director of Legal Affairs or other attorneys within the office; effectuates and coordinates appropriate service of, and legal response, from affected departments in a timely fashion.
• Reviews, prepares, or coordinates preparation, service and/or acceptance of appropriate documents or information in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.
• As a member of the MUSC Office of General Counsel, provide guidance under appropriate attorney supervision on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues.

Required Qualifications

• Proficient in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• High degree of client service, professional ethics, and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and advanced course work or certification in paralegal studies.
• Minimum of five years of transactional real estate and/or business experience.
• Experience in a higher education, healthcare, or government setting.

Education & Work Experience

Additional Job Description Education: High School Degree or Equivalent

Work Experience: 3 years

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