Macerich
About the Role:
The Real Estate/Litigation Paralegal is responsible for assisting the Company’s Legal Operations Department by providing a wide-variety of litigation services related to eviction and breach of lease actions, and by providing legal support for all Departments of the Company relating to the commercial landlord-tenant relationship, enforcement of lease covenants, and the day-to-day operations of the Company’s Centers.
This position will be on-site 4 days a week from our Santa Monica Corporate Headquarters with one day of remote work on Fridays.
The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
What You Will Do: Under attorney supervision and guidance:
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
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
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
Monitor resolution of mechanics’ liens and foreclosure actions, and provide legal support for construction defect litigation
Coordinate with Property Management and Leasing to assess and minimize legal risk and resolve legal disputes
Provide daily legal support to all Departments.
All other duties as assigned.
The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree required
Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved school required
Substantial law firm or in‑house experience as a real estate paralegal preferably in litigation and/or commercial landlord/tenant law
Strong PC skills, including MS Office, MS Word, iManage, Excel and redline
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.
Macerich’s Total Rewards:
Best‑in‑class benefits with affordable employee contribution levels
Paid time off, including vacation time, 12 paid holidays and 80 hours of sick time annually
401(k) match with immediate vesting
Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discount
24 paid volunteer hours and employer charitable match
Employee Assistance Program
Career‑development resources
Comprehensive wellness program including Calm Health and ClassPass memberships
Salary Range: $90,000 – $125,000 plus 15% Bonus Potential
Who We Are: Macerich is one of the country’s leading owners, operators, and developers of major retail real estate (NYSE:MAC). Our high‑quality retail properties in many of the most affluent and densely populated U.S. markets set Macerich apart. By bringing communities together, we create long‑term value for our shareholders, partners and customers. As we work together to achieve our mission, our shared values drive our progress: Excellence, Relationships, Optimism, Integrity, Empowerment and Fun.
Macerich is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status or disability.
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This position will be on-site 4 days a week from our Santa Monica Corporate Headquarters with one day of remote work on Fridays.
The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
What You Will Do: Under attorney supervision and guidance:
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
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
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
Monitor resolution of mechanics’ liens and foreclosure actions, and provide legal support for construction defect litigation
Coordinate with Property Management and Leasing to assess and minimize legal risk and resolve legal disputes
Provide daily legal support to all Departments.
All other duties as assigned.
The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree required
Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved school required
Substantial law firm or in‑house experience as a real estate paralegal preferably in litigation and/or commercial landlord/tenant law
Strong PC skills, including MS Office, MS Word, iManage, Excel and redline
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.
Macerich’s Total Rewards:
Best‑in‑class benefits with affordable employee contribution levels
Paid time off, including vacation time, 12 paid holidays and 80 hours of sick time annually
401(k) match with immediate vesting
Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discount
24 paid volunteer hours and employer charitable match
Employee Assistance Program
Career‑development resources
Comprehensive wellness program including Calm Health and ClassPass memberships
Salary Range: $90,000 – $125,000 plus 15% Bonus Potential
Who We Are: Macerich is one of the country’s leading owners, operators, and developers of major retail real estate (NYSE:MAC). Our high‑quality retail properties in many of the most affluent and densely populated U.S. markets set Macerich apart. By bringing communities together, we create long‑term value for our shareholders, partners and customers. As we work together to achieve our mission, our shared values drive our progress: Excellence, Relationships, Optimism, Integrity, Empowerment and Fun.
Macerich is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status or disability.
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