Litigation Paralegal

Overview

Assist legal team with real estate litigation, lease enforcement, and tenant matters.

Key Responsibilities

• notice prep
• lease review
• legal holds
• litigation support
• settlement negotiation
• risk coordination

Tasks

-Prepare default notices, demand letters, termination notices, relocation notices, abandonment notices and all other notices required to enforce lease covenants -Correspond with tenants and tenant attorneys to resolve AR issues and other lease and legal disputes -Perform due diligence reviews of leases involving relocation rights, co-tenancy provisions, radius restrictions, no-build zones, termination rights, CAM language, permitted, exclusive and restricted uses and all other rights, remedies and controls of the lease parties -Monitor resolution of mechanics’ liens and foreclosure actions, and provide legal support for construction defect litigation -Provide daily legal support to all Departments. -Coordinate with Property Management and Leasing to assess and minimize legal risk and resolve legal disputes -Respond to Subpoenas for the Company’s business records, and implement and monitor Legal Holds to retain and preserve documents in connection with claims, litigation and e-discovery -Negotiate and document settlements -Initiate and monitor unlawful detainer and breach of lease actions and matters sent to collection agencies -Prepare litigation evaluations, analyze collectability, pursue enforcement of judgments and assist with tenant bankruptcies

Requirements

• paralegal cert
• bachelor's
• real estate
• litigation
• imanage
• excel

What You Bring

-Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved school required -Bachelor’s degree required -Substantial law firm or in-house experience as a real estate paralegal preferably in litigation and/or commercial landlord/tenant law -Employee must have the physical capability to perform all core functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the core functions of the job. -Strong PC skills, including MS Office, MS Word, iManage, Excel and redline

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Benefits

-24 paid volunteer hours and employer charitable match -Paid time off, including vacation time, 12 paid holidays and 80 hours of sick time annually -Comprehensive wellness program including Calm Health and ClassPass memberships -Best-in-class benefits with affordable employee contribution levels -Career-development resources -Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discount -401(k) match with immediate vesting -Employee Assistance Program

About Macerich

-specializing in the ownership, management, and development of high-quality retail centers -diverse portfolio of premier shopping destinations strategically located in major metropolitan areas across the United States -creating vibrant shopping experiences, combining well-known retailers with unique entertainment, dining, and lifestyle options -expertise in property development and redevelopment, transforming sites into thriving community hubs -commitment to creating innovative, sustainable spaces, often partnering with national and international brands -standout projects include mixed-use developments integrating retail with residential and office spaces -continues to enhance portfolio through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, ensuring sustained growth and relevance in the evolving retail landscape

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