Legal Assistant, Transactional - Santa Monica, United States - Douglas Emmett Management, LLC

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Position Summary:


This front-line position is responsible for assisting commercial real estate attorneys servicing a dynamic Santa Monica-based, publicly-traded, premier provider of Class-A office and retail properties and luxury apartment communities in Southern California and Honolulu.

Assistant will prepare drafts of transactional documents, including office and retail leases and related documents, and provide other legal support services, all at the direction of real estate attorneys.

Excellent working environment in a growing organization.


Competencies:


  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to review basic transactional documents and work with numerous templates.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with attorneys, senior business personnel and other administrative employees as part of a team
  • High degree of organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities, while managing heavy transaction volume
  • Ability to work in an extremely fastpaced environment with mínimal supervision to accomplish required objectives within established deadlines

Education/Experience:


  • Bachelor's Degree; Paralegal Certificate or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in preparing transactional legal documents with preparation of leases/lease amendments a plus.

Pay:
$65, $85,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply


Work Location:
In person

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