Posted Feb 17 Realty Income aims to be a globally recognized leader in the S&P 100, committed to creating long-term value for all stakeholders. These stakeholders include our dedicated team members, who embody our purpose: building enduring relationships and brighter financial futures. This guiding principle serves as a beacon for our team, influencing every action we take.
Our employees consistently invest their time, commitment, and dedication into the company, and in turn, they receive investment returns in the form of purpose, belonging, and opportunities for advancement.
We are committed to best-in-class corporate responsibility practices through environmental initiatives, governance programs, and community outreach projects. From the boardroom to the breakroom, our team members make a difference every day.
Realty Income is looking to hire a Paralegal to join our Litigation and Risk Management legal team. In this role, you will work with, assist, and support the SVP, Asst. General Counsel, Litigation, Risk, and Commercial and other attorneys in providing timely and quality support for litigation and risk management associated with the Company’s real estate property portfolio. In addition, you will work on general risk assessment, management and related compliance needs of the Company, including assistance and support on a broad range of litigation, insurance and dispute-resolution matters.
Litigation/Claim Matters
What you will be working on:
- Receive and review lawsuits, pre-litigation letters, and claims.
- Analyze leases, contracts, and related documents to determine liability and course of action.
- Perform research to identify issues and relevant matters.
- Prepare and deliver tender letters to tenants, third parties, Company’s insurance broker or appropriate carrier.
- Prepare and deliver tenant default notices to tenants and third parties.
- Serve as point of contact for outside counsel and tenants throughout the pendency of litigation and claim matters.
- Calendar response dates.
- Ensure Company’s interests are protected and accurately represented.
- Assist outside counsel with preparation of answers to complaints, discovery responses, corporate disclosures, settlement agreements, and releases.
- Track and monitor active matters through conclusion.
- Prepare reports as needed.
Mechanics (and Other) Lien Matters
- Serve as point of contact for, receive, and review mechanic’s (and other) lien matters.
- Analyze leases, contracts, and related documents to determine course of action.
- Prepare and deliver Failure to Comply letters to tenants or third parties.
- Calendar response dates.
- Monitor active liens through removal or discharge.
Requests For Financial Documents
- Receive and review Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and other requests or Subpoenas for financial or other documents.
- Request a search of financial documents with appropriate institutions.
- Analyze leases, contracts, and related documents to determine course of action.
- Respond, as appropriate, to requesting party.
Document Retention, Permanent Record Filing, Sharepoint, and Other Department Support:
- Assist Attorneys and paralegals with corporate records retention as needed.
- Comply with document retention policy and procedure and conduct quality control of active files for input into the document management system.
- Assist Attorneys with on-going document retention, including electronic filing of new and on-going matters.
- Assist with department projects as needed and performs other duties as assigned.
What You Need To Be Successful
- Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved school (or otherwise meet the requirements of AB1761)
- We expect at least two years of relevant and on-point legal experience.
- Combination of education, training, experience, skills and other characteristics that would provide the requisite knowledge and abilities in support of the essential job functions.
- Appointment as a California Notary Public (may be obtained after employment).
What You’ll Get In Return
- Competitive Salary including potential for bonus and stock awards.
- Best-in-class Benefit Package
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development
Additional information can be obtained from the corporate website at www.realtyincome.com .
This position is based in our San Diego (Del Mar area) headquarters. Monday - Thursday are in-office for collaboration, with the opportunity to work remotely on Friday.
The hourly pay range for this role is $32.66 - $47.51
Offers near the high end are uncommon but may be considered for candidates with exceptional experience and skills and are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. You may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and an annual discretionary stock award, to be discussed during the interview process. An annual pay rate and total compensation package is generally determined by the candidate's experience, knowledge, education, skills, performance, and abilities, as well as internal equity, company performance, and alignment with market data.
We offer a best-in-class benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Our 401(k)-retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible compensation. Realty Income also offers other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits, along with a generous PTO accrual; in addition to 12 paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. Realty Income’s purpose is to build enduring relationships and brighter financial futures, and this starts with you!
Realty Income is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require accessibility support to submit your application or other reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact talent@realtyincome.com, or call 800-375-6700. An employee will respond to your message to begin the interactive process. Please note that this phone number and email address are only for individuals seeking a disability accommodation when applying for a job.
