Paralegal II
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
This position is responsible for preparing, organizing and reviewing documents on a wide variety of commercial real estate matters. Responsibilities include working collaboratively with a high performing team of paralegals, drafting and negotiating lease renewal and other lease-related amendments and supporting documents, utilizing strong organizational skills to manage multiple deals and deadlines, leading special projects, partnering with real estate and business teams regarding projects, and ensuring renewals are carried out in a timely and accurate manner.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Draft lease renewal amendments, commencement memos, and other lease-related real estate documents (SNDAs, Estoppels, Option Notice Letters, etc.) under the supervision of a DaVita attorney.
- Conduct lease reviews and provide review summaries to real estate and business teams.
- Work collaboratively with a team of high performing paralegals to help manage DaVita's existing real estate portfolio.
- Work closely and collaborate with internal and external business partners, as well as other legal teams on various regulatory and other lease-related real estate matters.
- Prepare and update forms, policies and processes as needed and prepare other communications to support the business.
- Assist with and/or coordination of special projects.
- Have a proficient understanding and use of IT applications and workflows.
- Actively participate in development and implementation of best practices and procedures.
- Maintain poise, accountability and stability in meeting document and other deadlines and assist with deadline planning.
- Train other real estate legal team members as necessary, including paralegals and administrative assistants.
- Participate in legal department activities and contribute to a teamwork environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5 - 7 years related real estate legal experience.
- Associate's Degree or Paralegal Certificate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Large law firm, real estate boutique law firm or in-house corporate experience.
- Legal experience in lease-related real estate matters.
- Knowledge of healthcare law or willingness to learn.
- Passion for innovation and change management.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Ability to identify and set priorities.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- High level of initiative.
- Handle lease reviews and help with landlord disputes.
- Strong experience in improving processes and producing work product that aligns with corporate goals.
- Ability to partner with leadership and supporting roles on cross-functional projects and cross-functional teams.
- Competence in the use of technology and standard MS Office applications.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage shifting demands and tight deadlines.
- Graduate of an ABA-approved paralegal program.
- Bachelor's Degree.
Requirements
- 5 - 7 years related real estate legal experience
- Associate's Degree or Paralegal Certificate
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling Sessions
- Headspace Access
- Backup Child and Elder Care
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Professional Development Programs
Company overview
DaVita Kidney Care is a leading American healthcare provider specializing in kidney dialysis services, operating as one of the largest dialysis companies in the United States. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, DaVita operates a vast network of 2,675 outpatient dialysis centers across the United States, serving approximately 200,800 patients, with an additional 367 centers in 11 other countries serving 49,400 patients. The company primarily treats end-stage renal disease (ESRD), providing life-sustaining dialysis treatments that patients typically require three times per week. DaVita holds approximately 37% market share in the U.S. dialysis market and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DVA. The company's name, derived from the Italian phrase "Dare Vita" meaning "to give life," reflects its mission to provide essential kidney care services. With approximately 76,000 employees, DaVita has established itself as a Fortune 500 company and a significant player in the healthcare industry, with Berkshire Hathaway owning a 41.2% stake in the organization.