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Terra

Development and Construction Paralegal

Terra, Miami, Florida, us, 33101


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.

ResponsibilitiesReview and draft routine legal documentsOrganize and maintain filesFacilitate the meeting of attorney deadlines through teamwork, keeping organized schedules, and providing timely remindersForming and dissolving corporate entities and maintaining records regarding sameManaging consistency between project documentsPreparing abstracts of legal agreements and ensuring entry into appropriate database for trackingCoordinate with legal and project teams to formalize reporting requirements with monthly team meetings on each projectKeeping minutes for critical meetingsCoordinate with legal and project teams on insurance and other risk management issuesRenewal of Local Business Tax Receipts and Certificates of Use companywide, and maintain database and tracking of sameAssisting with initial drafting of form leases, tracking key lease terms, and complianceCoordinating with outside and inside counsel

QualificationsExperience as a paralegal and/or legal assistantBachelor's degree or Paralegal certificateGood writing skills (MUST)

As a team member at Terra, you’ll enjoy:Career advancement and bonus opportunitiesComprehensive 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.