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Gina Strickland

Broomfield,CO

Summary

Legal professional with experience in supporting attorneys and legal teams. Skilled in managing case files, drafting legal documents, and conducting research. Strong focus on team collaboration, reliable under changing needs, and results-driven. Known for communication skills, organizational abilities, and confidentiality.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Macerich
Santa Monica, California
08.2018 - Current
  • Prepare lease drafts, drafts of other legal documents, correspondence, memos, and reports requested internally.
  • Follow up on outstanding matters for SVP, Senior Development & Leasing Counsel.
  • Draft, track and follow up on post-lease execution contingencies.
  • Conduct, compile and summarize research requests related to shopping center lease provisions and REA’s upon request.
  • Compile master lists of exclusives and prohibited uses for outside counsel and SVP for big box leases.
  • Compile spreadsheets in Excel based upon analysis of lease provisions related to development project delivery requirements, co-tenancy requirements and other information sought by other departments for development projects.
  • Revise lease redrafts using formbook language in our system in response to opposing counsel lease comments.
  • Process all shopping center documentation prepared by SVP, Senior Development & Leasing Counsel in accordance with corporate procedures and systems in place.
  • Use internally approved language to prepare lease or amendment redrafts for review by SVP, Senior Development & Leasing Counsel.
  • Gather due diligence materials from internal and external records and sources for leases to forward to and interface with opposing counsel staff as needed.
  • Update and maintain Yardi Retail Manager records.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Paralegal

RE/MAX Estate Properties
Hermosa Beach, California
02.2011 - 06.2018
  • Provide direct support to In-House Counsel, including managing and updating systems and procedures, inhouse forms, responding to real estate agent inquiries and preparing litigation files for outside counsel.
  • Interact with outside counsel and insurance claims adjusters as needed.
  • Research answers for agents concerning various matters, including cancellation of contract, landlord tenant issues, out of state deals and general real estate contract questions.
  • Assist company and real estate agents in filing and publishing fictitious business names.
  • Maintain corporate records for multiple corporate entities, including annual filings and minutes.
  • Provide support to escrow officers and commercial real estate agents as needed.
  • Create forms for agent and HR use. Review accuracy of information and update forms as needed.
  • Accept, review and respond to subpoenas; request extension of time to respond if needed.
  • Schedule arbitration amongst varying number of parties.
  • Prepare hold harmless agreements as needed.
  • Review newly released state laws for applicability to real estate industry.
  • Research multiple city websites for ordinances to ensure company compliance.

Paralegal

RE/MAX Marquee Partners, Inc.
Manhattan Beach, California
12.2002 - 03.2010
  • Provided direct support to In-House Counsel, including managing and updating systems and procedures, inhouse forms and class schedules, responding to agent requests and assisting in bankruptcy documents.
  • Provided support as needed to CEO and V.P. of Operations, including event planning, drafting of correspondence, termination of employees and acting as liaison with landlords.
  • Coordinated multiple lawsuits with outside legal counsel regarding coverage under errors & omissions insurance as well as necessary documentation.
  • Organized and maintained various files for resources, agent issues, and multiple corporations.
  • Assisted in the establishment of the Health and Safety program and the sexual harassment training program.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations for employee documentation of escrow operations.
  • Researched answers for agents concerning various matters, including probate sales, mobile home sales, landlord tenant issues and general real estate sales questions.
  • Authorized check signer for various company accounts.
  • Maintained corporate records for multiple corporate entities, including annual filings, DBAs as needed, and annual minutes.

Skills

  • Fast learner
  • Microsoft office
  • File organization
  • Legal document preparation
  • Client communication
  • Client relations
  • Document drafting

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Macerich
08.2018 - Current

Paralegal

RE/MAX Estate Properties
02.2011 - 06.2018

Paralegal

RE/MAX Marquee Partners, Inc.
12.2002 - 03.2010

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