Senior Operations Paralegal

JHM Partners; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% annual bonus eligibility

401(k) plan with immediate employer 1:

Employee stock purchase program

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

JHM Partners, a leading retail real estate company, is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Paralegal to join its Legal Operations team. You will support lease enforcement, litigation, and landlord-tenant matters across a portfolio of retail properties while collaborating with attorneys and cross-functional teams.

The role focuses on due diligence, notices, eviction proceedings, collections, and construction-related matters, offering a fast-paced, collaborative environment and growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program is required.
• Significant law firm or in-house experience as a real estate paralegal.
• Experience in commercial real estate litigation and commercial landlord-tenant law preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial lease interpretation and enforcement.
• Experience supporting litigation, collections, bankruptcies, and legal operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, iManage, and document redlining.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and cross-functional business teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare default notices, demand letters, termination notices, relocation notices, abandonment notices, and other legal notices required to enforce lease covenants.
• Communicate with tenants and tenant counsel to resolve lease disputes and accounts receivable matters.
• Conduct due diligence reviews of commercial leases, including relocation rights, co-tenancy provisions, radius restrictions, exclusive use clauses, CAM provisions, termination rights, and other lease provisions.
• Initiate, monitor, and manage unlawful detainer actions, breach of lease matters, and collection agency referrals.
• Prepare litigation evaluations, analyze collectability, assist with judgment enforcement, and support tenant bankruptcy matters.
• Respond to subpoenas for business records and coordinate legal hold procedures related to litigation and e-discovery.
• Negotiate and document settlement agreements under attorney supervision.
• Monitor mechanics' liens, foreclosure actions, and provide legal support for construction defect litigation.
• Partner with Property Management and Leasing teams to identify, assess, and minimize legal risk.
• Provide ongoing legal support to multiple departments across the organization.
• Perform additional legal and operational duties as assigned.

Skills

Real estate law

Litigation support

Document management

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

iManage

Job description

A leading retail real estate company is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Paralegal to join its Legal Operations team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of real estate, litigation, and commercial landlord-tenant matters while working closely with attorneys and cross-functional business teams.

The successful candidate will provide legal support related to lease enforcement, litigation, tenant disputes, collections, construction matters, and day-to-day operational legal issues across a portfolio of retail properties. This position is ideal for an experienced real estate paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys handling complex legal and operational matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare default notices, demand letters, termination notices, relocation notices, abandonment notices, and other legal notices required to enforce lease covenants.
• Communicate with tenants and tenant counsel to resolve lease disputes and accounts receivable matters.
• Conduct due diligence reviews of commercial leases, including relocation rights, co-tenancy provisions, radius restrictions, exclusive use clauses, CAM provisions, termination rights, and other lease provisions.
• Initiate, monitor, and manage unlawful detainer actions, breach of lease matters, and collection agency referrals.
• Prepare litigation evaluations, analyze collectability, assist with judgment enforcement, and support tenant bankruptcy matters.
• Respond to subpoenas for business records and coordinate legal hold procedures related to litigation and e-discovery.
• Negotiate and document settlement agreements under attorney supervision.
• Monitor mechanics' liens, foreclosure actions, and provide legal support for construction defect litigation.
• Partner with Property Management and Leasing teams to identify, assess, and minimize legal risk.
• Provide ongoing legal support to multiple departments across the organization.
• Perform additional legal and operational duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program required.
• Significant law firm or in-house experience as a real estate paralegal.
• Experience in commercial real estate litigation and commercial landlord-tenant law preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial lease interpretation and enforcement.
• Experience supporting litigation, collections, bankruptcies, and legal operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, iManage, and document redlining.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and cross-functional business teams.

Why Join Us:

• Join one of the nation's leading owners, operators, and developers of retail real estate.
• Work on sophisticated real estate, litigation, and legal operations matters.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys and business professionals across multiple departments.
• Gain exposure to complex commercial leasing, litigation, bankruptcy, and construction matters.
• Enjoy a collaborative culture that values integrity, innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Build a long-term career with opportunities for continued learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
• Eligibility for a 15% annual bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) plan with immediate employer match and vesting.
• Employee stock purchase program with a 15% company discount.
• Paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and 80 hours of annual sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Career development and professional growth resources.
• Comprehensive wellness program, including Calm Health and ClassPass memberships.
• Paid volunteer hours and employer charitable matching program.
• Hybrid schedule with four in-office days and Remote Fridays.