Paralegal (Real Estate)

What Will You Do?

The successful candidate will support the Real Estate team under the primary supervision of the Real Estate Senior Counsel. This position will have responsibilities relating to the Company's growing real estate portfolio, including preparing, reviewing, and interpreting a wide array of real estate related documents such as purchase and sale agreements, leases, deeds and related documents, site plans/surveys, easements, and communications to/from landlords. This position will frequently interact with internal business clients, governmental entities, landlords, developers, and neighboring property owners. This role will be part of a fast-paced environment that frequently involves the acquisition and divestiture of high-dollar assets and facilities.

Primary Job Functions

• Draft and review sophisticated commercial real estate documents with minimal supervision.
• Frequently interact with business teams to obtain information and documents necessary to effectuate real estate deals/objectives.
• Manage a high volume of communications from the business, landlords, the Real Estate Senior Counsel, and outside individuals.
• Verify documents are ready for signature and ensure execution occurs by relevant deadlines.
• Understand lease and other documents and opine on the Company's rights and obligations thereunder.
• Timely enter documents and information into relevant databases and keep track of significant deadlines.
• Work autonomously within designated parameters.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

Job Qualifications

• Associate degree in Paralegal or related field or equivalent work experience, Required.
• 5+ years’ commercial property legal experience required.
• License or Certification: Paralegal Certificate
• Knowledge of legal records management.
• Possess excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading skills.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Document management system.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and internet.
• Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Work professionally with customers and co-workers to efficiently serve our customers, treating both with enthusiasm and respect.
• Display empathy, understanding and patience with employees and external customers.
• Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiries.

Who Are We?

At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.

Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity
• Passion, Drive, Discipline
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail
• Growth Focused

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:

Corporate Social Responsibility

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity unless an agreement is in place. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Ashley Furniture via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Ashley Furniture. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Ashley Furniture as a result of the referral or through other means.