Senior Legal Operations Specialist, Real Estate
The Senior Legal Operations Specialist, Real Estate at Public Storage plays a pivotal role in managing administrative tasks related to real estate legal services. This position involves close collaboration with in-house attorneys, real estate team members, outside law firms, and real estate vendors. The ideal candidate should be proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about the real estate legal field.
Key responsibilities include providing administrative support to attorneys and Real Estate Legal staff, such as coordinating and scheduling meetings, preparing and formatting legal documents, and maintaining organized legal files with appropriate confidentiality. The role also involves managing real estate legal documents, contracts, and correspondence, including coordinating signatures, drafting/editing form legal documents, and maintaining real estate files and databases. Additionally, the specialist prepares monthly P&L reports and tracks project milestones.
The position requires a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in legal operations, legal e-billing, matter management, legal finance, or a related corporate legal support function. Prior experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm is essential. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required, along with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary, as is the ability to work effectively with outside counsel, vendors, attorneys, Finance, and other internal stakeholders.
While specific compensation details are not provided, Public Storage offers a comprehensive benefits package, including recognition as a Great Place to Work, Best Career Growth, Top 5% for Work Culture, and Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion. Employees also enjoy flexible remote days and a collaborative work environment.
Public Storage is the nation's leading self-storage provider, recognized for its iconic orange doors and commitment to delivering simple, reliable storage solutions to millions of customers. The company has been recognized as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute and offers opportunities for career growth and development.