Development and Construction Paralegal

Terra, the award winning, Miami-based real estate development company carefully chooses projects that have a positive impact on their surroundings and, by extension, on the people who live there. When planning a new development, Terra takes a dynamic role with the city and neighborhood to activate its potential as a community, maximizing the way in which people are able to live and work; creating new and innovative ways for the urban & suburban landscape to evolve. The firm has cultivated a portfolio of more than five million square feet of residential and commercial real estate valued in excess of $8 billion and is active across all major real estate asset classes, including multifamily apartments, luxury condominium and single-family residences, retail and office space, hotels, and industrial properties. Terra has achieved international acclaim for its commitment to design excellence, resiliency measures, and sustainable development and has been continuously transforming South Florida into the prosperous metropolis we know today.

We are currently hiring for a Paralegal. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting the legal department in all aspects of the company's legal function. This candidate should feel comfortable relaying messages between various groups and have exceptional organizational skills. Great opportunity to join a fun and creative team. This role is on site 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft routine legal documents
• Organize and maintain files
• Facilitate the meeting of attorney deadlines through teamwork, keeping organized schedules, and providing timely reminders
• Forming and dissolving corporate entities and maintaining records regarding same
• Managing consistency between project documents
• Preparing abstracts of legal agreements and ensuring entry into appropriate database for tracking
• Coordinate with legal and project teams to formalize reporting requirements with monthly team meetings on each project
• Keeping minutes for critical meetings
• Coordinate with legal and project teams on insurance and other risk management issues
• Renewal of Local Business Tax Receipts and Certificates of Use companywide, and maintain database and tracking of same
• Assisting with initial drafting of form leases, tracking key lease terms, and compliance
• Coordinating with outside and inside counsel

Qualifications

• Experience as a paralegal and/or legal assistant
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate
• Good writing skills (MUST)

As a team member at Terra, you’ll enjoy:

• Career advancement and bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental insurance, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Employer matching 401k.
• Employee team building events.
• Company paid monthly lunches.