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Senior Litigation Paralegal
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$63,800 / year median in North Carolina
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Tanger Perks:
Competitive salary Generous Suite of Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits 401(k) match Paid PTO and Holidays Paid Volunteer Hours Team Member Paid Leave Programs Tuition Reimbursement Wellness Incentives Group Life and Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits Team Member Discounts And more… How can you contribute to what we do? The Senior Litigation Paralegal position will provide administrative and litigation support to the Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel and General Counsel. The Paralegal must have extensive contract knowledge, familiarity with real estate law and civil litigation (i.e. docket systems like PACER, civil and local procedure, case deadlines and calendaring, interaction with courts' office administration) and have excellent organizational skills. Absolute confidentiality, good judgment, organization skills, and strong attention to detail are required in all duties and any other tasks as assigned.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Draft routine letters, notices, pleadings, discovery, affidavits, orders, and other legal documents: Proofread and edit legal documents and other written materials to ensure accuracy and completeness. Maintain legal calendaring system to ensure timely compliance with various legal deadlines. Analyze and coordinate the gathering of information, materials, documents, reports, and evidence which is necessary to respond to discovery and assist attorney(s) with preparing responses. Utilize pertinent information to make independent decisions and recommendations to the supervising attorney. Correspond with internal client, various court personnel, local or outside counsel and opposing counsel. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervising attorney and/or personnel. Answer questions regarding the meaning of certain lease provisions for various departments in the company. Perform comprehensive research for leasing representatives relating to specific business and legal issues. Comprehension and application of state and federal court process and procedure as it relates to litigation. Participate in legal/litigation meetings and legal/leasing meetings and department meetings. Perform administrative duties required of the position including reviewing and updating status report. Perform special projects.COMPETENCIES
This list is illustrative only and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Relationship Building- Ability to establish positive professional working relationships and provide additional value within the department, across business units and with tenants. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Make decisions within established laws and guidelines. Strong ability to analyze and problem solve. Self-starter with proven ability to work independently. Proven ability to prioritize work and efficient time management of tasks Team and Collaboration
- Foster team collaboration and cohesion. Help the team accomplish goals and objectives by breaking down shared goals into smaller tasks. Support implementation of team decisions. Proven ability to work closely with a legal team Confidentiality & Ethics
- Keep all privileged information confidential except when required by law. Substantive Knowledge
- Understand basic contract and leasing principles and law, state and federal process and procedure.
Tanger's Core Values:
Build Trust, Challenge the Status Quo, Win Together, and Make it HappenREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A bachelor's degree or a Paralegal Certification Minimum of five (5) plus years of experience working on litigation casesPREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Five (5) plus years' experience working on litigation files, to include organizing pleadings and discovery, participating in discovery, managing deadlines and calendars, drafting notices and pleadings, communicating with court personnel, parties, witnesses and opposing counsel.Hiring Range Disclaimer:
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Tanger's total compensation package for employees.Hiring Range :
$62,100- $94,000 per year Experience the difference and be a part of our extraordinary team!