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UnitedHealth Group Paralegal, Real Estate - Remote in Hartford, Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assists UnitedHealth Group’s (UHG) in-house real estate counsel with the following key responsibilities:
Draft lease amendments, estoppel certificates, option extensions, termination letters, demand letters, and other ancillary leasing documentation relating to UHG’s real estate portfolio
Review and analyze leases and similar leasing documentation for basic terms, UHG’s rights, responsibilities, and obligations thereunder, as well as landlord’s responsibilities and obligations
Work with UHG’s real estate counsel to create forms and procedures to establish efficiencies and work flows
Create and maintain a legal tracking spreadsheet for all matters relating to UHG’s real estate portfolio in order to track projects as well as internal v. external spend
Assist UHG’s real estate counsel with high priority due diligence projects
Communicate with UHG’s internal teams as well as UHG’s third-party real estate management team, to update the status of all real estate projects and ensure deadlines are being met
Assists UHG’s real estate counsel with review of outside counsel’s invoices
Conduct legal research as needed
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
Paralegal Certification
5+ years of experience in commercial real estate matters including commercial leasing, construction, acquisitions/dispositions, financings, and due diligence
Law firm and/or in-house legal experience
Demonstrated legal drafting skills
Demonstrated analytical skills
Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Office Word
Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel
Proficiency working in systems such as document generation and matter management systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Notary
Currently located in Minnesota with the ability to work an in-office hybrid schedule
Personal Characteristics:
Self-motivated, works equally well independently and with a team in a multi-tasking, dynamic, team-oriented environment
Solid communication skills
High level of professionalism and integrity; must be trustworthy and able to handle confidential and proprietary information appropriately
Solid attention to detail, organization, priority setting, and time-management skills as well as the ability to balance multiple projects at once
Demonstrates enthusiasm and pride in work product
Demonstrates willingness to expand substantive legal knowledge and take on new and increasingly complex matters
Solid task focus coupled with savvy interpersonal and perseverance skills
Solid oral and written communication skills
Solid problem-solving and negotiation skills
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
A t UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.