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Academy Sports + Outdoors Paralegal I Real Estate and Construction in Katy, Texas
Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth .
Job Description:
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Associates degree or paralegal certificate preferred
Work Experiences:
At least 1 year of relevant experience
Experience in commercial real estate transactions, including construction agreements, design agreements, consulting agreements, vendor contracts, purchase orders, and commercial leases
Prefer candidates with experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial real estate lease agreements, especially big box retail, anchor tenant agreements, and national tenants
Experience with lease related documents including estoppels, subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements, collateral assignments, lien waivers, and applications for payment
Experience with construction and design issues, lien waivers, notices of furnishing, notices to proceed/commencement, certificates of substantial completion, and other related construction documentation
Knowledge of AIA forms is helpful, but not required
Experience with master services agreements, site specific addenda, and scopes of work (including construction, design, and other types of work)
Experience reviewing and evaluating due diligence materials, such as title search results, ALTA surveys, and zoning reports
Experience reviewing and evaluating shopping center master covenants and reciprocal easement agreements, along with drafting waivers among occupants for use, location or other operating restrictions
Skills:
Basic knowledge of commercial real estate transactions, commercial contracts, and amendments
Strong technical aptitude with case management systems (Legal Tracker, Exterro, Navex) and document management software (Conga, iManage)
Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines
Excellent time management skills and ability to support multiple legal professionals
Ability to operate professionally, effectively, and ethically as an individual contributor and member of a team
Ability to identify basic legal issues
Consistently operate with the highest level of discernment and confidentiality
Responsibilities:
Document collection, preparation, processing
Matter in-take
Matter management with attorney supervision
Draft relevant documents from forms
Finalize documents, and collect signatures, including using e-signature platforms
Assist in planning meetings and developing training materials
Interface with business partners as needed
Conduct basic legal research, including locating statutes, cases, and regulatory materials
Collect, organize, and maintain legal documents in a confidential and secure manner
Review, analyze, and process invoices and check requests to ensure timely payment in accordance with legal department guidelines
Metrics tracking and reporting
Intake and appropriately distribute Legal Department mail and e-mail correspondence
May be required to perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements & Attendance:
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior
Work on-site at company headquarters
Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.