MIMCO ยท 1 day ago
Legal Assistant
El Paso, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelMIMCO is a company that provides legal support services and is seeking a Legal Assistant to support their Legal Department. The role involves comprehensive administrative support, document management, and coordination of legal projects related to commercial retail properties.
Commercial Real EstateProperty ManagementReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Assist with drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial lease agreements and related documentation. Perform legal related tasks including proofreading legal documents, drafting correspondence and entity documentation, and reviewing legal content for accuracy and consistency
Coordinate multiple legal projects simultaneously, litigation matters, and bankruptcy filings, secretary of state filings, and assist with real estate closings
Organize and maintain legal documents using paper and electronic filing systems
Prepare and distribute weekly status reports on internal and external legal matters for review by other departments and MIMCO leadership
Document written processes for the department and take minutes at internal meetings
Collaborate with internal departments to support timely closings and legal project execution
Review and process new insurance claims and incident reports; organize claim resolution strategies and monitor timely resolution
Assist transaction coordinators on real estate matters as needed, including reviewing title commitments and exception documents, preparing transactional documents (leases, amendments, deeds, escrow instructions, etc.), and performing due diligence
Assist in the selection and implementation of legal department tools, processes, and software improvements to increase operational efficiency
Ensure all legal projects and contracts are accurately entered and maintained in MIMCO systems
Perform in a manner that will prevent errors and omissions
Comply with MIMCO policies and procedures
Physical presence on the job is essential and necessary
Other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Associate degree or equivalent combination of education or experience required (bachelor's degree preferred)
Experience working as a paralegal or legal assistant at a law firm
Experience working at title company
Experience working as a project manager
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Great attitude and the ability to learn quickly
Excellent project management skills, time management, collaboration, delegation, forecasting and risk management
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines and job requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment
The ability to succeed in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Ability to work well in multi-disciplinary teams
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Microsoft Project, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote)
Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and personal career development
Company
MIMCO
MIMCO provides commercial real estate management and investment services.
Founded in 1972
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase