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Taubman might be a real estate investment trust, but it’s so much more to its talented team. It’s a place where careers start, and last, for those who love retail, thrive on winning and want to push the envelope - daily.

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At TAUBMAN, we believe with every fiber of our being that the right team can achieve anything. We know we are expected to bring it – and we do. So, whether it’s an opportunity in leasing, marketing, accounting, finance or another area that brings you here, if you respond to what we’re saying, we’d love to hear from you….

Just remember at Taubman, its love, not work.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant.....

In this role you will work with Senior Attorneys to ensure legal leasing compliance and general real estate administrative tasks are performed timely and accurately

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include…

• Primary responsibilities include assisting Senior Attorneys with:
  • Lease compliance matters including drafting and reviewing tenant correspondence, assisting with the initiation of eviction and other tenant litigation, tracking open tenant litigation matters, routinely preparing compliance reports
  • Providing e-contract support including managing contract approval requests, researching matters as necessary, and maintaining online contract records
  • Reviewing and updating internal legal tickler system relating to upcoming events and matters
  • Provide legal support to other departments including Leasing, Lease Accounting and Administration, Center Operations and Development
• Daily distribution of legal department mail and preparation of outgoing correspondence and overnight deliveries
• Lease compliance matters including drafting and reviewing tenant correspondence, assisting with the initiation of eviction and other tenant litigation, tracking open tenant litigation matters, routinely preparing compliance reports
• Meeting scheduling and support
• Run system-generated reports as well as custom reports as needed
• Other responsibilities include:
  • Daily distribution of legal department mail and preparation of outgoing correspondence and overnight deliveries
  • Run system-generated reports as well as custom reports as needed
  • Meeting scheduling and support
  • Assisting with corporate record management as needed
  • Performing other project or day-to-day duties as assigned
• Assisting with corporate record management as needed
• Providing e-contract support including managing contract approval requests, researching matters as necessary, and maintaining online contract records
• Reviewing and updating internal legal tickler system relating to upcoming events and matters
• Provide legal support to other departments including Leasing, Lease Accounting and Administration, Center Operations and Development
• Performing other project or day-to-day duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will have…

• Ability to communicate effectively in a straightforward and honest manner, while maintaining a professional demeanor and positive attitude with all co-workers and partners
• Ability to learn new software programs quickly and adapt to new procedures
• Ability to multitask and function effectively in a busy environment, while working on several projects with different people concurrently
• Candidate has or will be able to obtain Michigan notary
• Organize and prioritize workload for efficiency and urgency with a high level of attention to detail, good decision making and completes routine tasks independently as well as taking direction
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is a plus
• Previous experience in a corporate setting is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive administrative experience is preferred
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, or other similar programs
• High School Diploma is required
• Must be able to receive direction and make decisions and follow-up independently

Essential Physical Requirements/Working Environment…

• Ability to work well with others
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds
• Ability to handle documents and files
• Ability to use a computer for long periods of time
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Must have the ability to travel occasionally, as required
• Must be able to work under short-term deadlines and work under stress

Our employees thrive with a rewarding work environment, competitive pay and outstanding benefits!