Sr Paralegal

Company: CBRE
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Sr Paralegal

Job ID

214933

Posted

14-Apr-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Legal

Location(s)

Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Milwaukee - Wisconsin - United States of America, Phoenix - Arizona - United States of America

About the Role:

Provides legal support services to attorneys in the form of basic legal research, drafting of legal and business communications, and general file management.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare standard checklists, templates, and policies and maintain the contract database.
• Proofread documents and contracts. This includes brokerage contracts, agreements, amendments, nondisclosure agreements, retention agreements, etc.
• Coordinate contract documents for execution. Evaluate and mitigate complex contractual risks.
• Verify all legal documents and correspondence are filed by the respective deadline.
• Transcribe written and dictated legal documents and correspondence.
• Review legal bills and mail for processing and distribution.
• Prepare and proofread documents, correspondence, memoranda, briefs, summons, complaints, and motions.
• Schedule and maintain calendars of Sr. Counsel. This includes appointments, meetings, trials, and court dates. Coordinate travel and related arrangements.
• Answer all incoming escalated inquiries and ad hoc requests.
• Work under deadlines and be productive in fast-paced environments with multiple competing priorities.
• Mentor Paralegals and more junior colleagues.
• Resolve complex problems and identify appropriate approaches to existing solutions to accomplish team objectives.
• May establish new techniques to ensure the team is able to meet its objectives.
• Has a direct impact on the team objectives as well as the objectives of related teams.
• Ensure personal and team outcomes have a positive impact on customer objectives.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Guide team through the application of basic knowledge of practices and procedures. Work to build consensus.
  
  What You'll Need:
  
  • High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of job-related experience. Relevant experience to be in litigation, law firm, corporate legal dept, etc. A paralegal certificate from a school approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). Preferred candidate has Certified Legal Assistant designation or passed the Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam.
  • In-depth understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems, and concepts within own job function and basic knowledge of related job functions required.
  • Requires the ability to explain complex concepts or sensitive information.
  • Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Excellent organizational skills with a master-level inquisitive mindset. Exceptional math skills. Ability to calculate sophisticated figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.
    
    Why CBRE?
    
    When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mentality is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with exciting work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and dedication to results! To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.
    
    Our culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Crafting the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive.
    
    Coming to work for CBRE, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, 401k, and extraordinary perks such as career growth and longevity!
    
    Disclaimer
    
    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
    
    Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
    
    Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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