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Job Description:
Position Summary
Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners is seeking an experienced Paralegal and Transactions Manager to join its team. This position, within a growing in-house legal team of a commercial real estate developer, is responsible for the facilitation of transaction closings (including support of outside counsel) as well as front-line paralegal support for internal clients including direct collaboration with the General Counsel, a Senior Paralegal and a Legal Administrator.
Heavy focus on real estate and finance closings, transaction management and interpretation, drafting and negotiation of legal documents in a high-volume environment.
This role is required to report on-site in our Frisco, TX office at least 5 days per week.
Essential Job Functions
- Manage real estate acquisition, finance and disposition transaction closings
- Prepare and negotiate real estate purchase and sale contacts and closing documents for acquisitions and dispositions
- Front-line legal resource to internal real estate and development/construction teams
- Review and interpret legal documents and advise internal clients on legal issues
- Prepare and manage leases, lease amendments and correspondence
- Conduct, or manage outside counsel in conducting, title and survey review
- Prepare formal legal correspondence and notices related to real estate acquisitions, leases, construction activities and dispositions
- Attend to post-closing, property management and lease management issues
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree is preferred
- Completion of Paralegal education/certificate is preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience within the transactional real estate section of a law firm preferred
- Notary public license in Texas preferred
- Strong organizational skills appropriate for fast-paced work environment
- Excellent negotiating skills
- Team-first, positive attitude with a strong desire to contribute
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality
Basic Qualifications
- Completion of High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
Salary
- Base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience.
About Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners
Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners (“GRREP”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guggenheim Partners LLC, a global investment and advisory firm with more than $295 billion in assets under management and a track record of delivering results through innovative solutions. GRREP’s overall financial strength and stability enables us to meet our clients' growth plans in any financial environment, unlike traditional developers who may be constrained by fluctuations in traditional lending environments.
GRREP is a full-service real estate development firm offering a range of development services to our retail partners. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Dallas (Frisco), TX, our business strategy is to provide our partners with cost-effective solutions and the expertise needed to achieve their market expansion goals.
About Us:
Guggenheim Partners is a diversified financial services firm that delivers value to its clients through two primary businesses: Guggenheim Investments, a premier global asset manager and investment advisor, and Guggenheim Securities, a leading investment banking and capital markets business. Guggenheim’s professionals are based in offices around the world, and our commitment is to deliver long-term results with excellence and integrity while advancing the strategic interests of our clients.
Guggenheim is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Learn more at GuggenheimPartners.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @GuggenheimPtnrs."
Job Description:
Position Summary
Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners is seeking an experienced Paralegal and Transactions Manager to join its team. This position, within a growing in-house legal team of a commercial real estate developer, is responsible for the facilitation of transaction closings (including support of outside counsel) as well as front-line paralegal support for internal clients including direct collaboration with the General Counsel, a Senior Paralegal and a Legal Administrator.
Heavy focus on real estate and finance closings, transaction management and interpretation, drafting and negotiation of legal documents in a high-volume environment.
This role is required to report on-site in our Frisco, TX office at least 5 days per week.
Essential Job Functions
- Manage real estate acquisition, finance and disposition transaction closings
- Prepare and negotiate real estate purchase and sale contacts and closing documents for acquisitions and dispositions
- Front-line legal resource to internal real estate and development/construction teams
- Review and interpret legal documents and advise internal clients on legal issues
- Prepare and manage leases, lease amendments and correspondence
- Conduct, or manage outside counsel in conducting, title and survey review
- Prepare formal legal correspondence and notices related to real estate acquisitions, leases, construction activities and dispositions
- Attend to post-closing, property management and lease management issues
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree is preferred
- Completion of Paralegal education/certificate is preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience within the transactional real estate section of a law firm preferred
- Notary public license in Texas preferred
- Strong organizational skills appropriate for fast-paced work environment
- Excellent negotiating skills
- Team-first, positive attitude with a strong desire to contribute
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality
Basic Qualifications
- Completion of High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
Salary
- Base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience.
About Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners
Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners (“GRREP”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guggenheim Partners LLC, a global investment and advisory firm with more than $295 billion in assets under management and a track record of delivering results through innovative solutions. GRREP’s overall financial strength and stability enables us to meet our clients' growth plans in any financial environment, unlike traditional developers who may be constrained by fluctuations in traditional lending environments.
GRREP is a full-service real estate development firm offering a range of development services to our retail partners. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Dallas (Frisco), TX, our business strategy is to provide our partners with cost-effective solutions and the expertise needed to achieve their market expansion goals.
About Us:
Guggenheim Partners is a diversified financial services firm that delivers value to its clients through two primary businesses: Guggenheim Investments, a premier global asset manager and investment advisor, and Guggenheim Securities, a leading investment banking and capital markets business. Guggenheim’s professionals are based in offices around the world, and our commitment is to deliver long-term results with excellence and integrity while advancing the strategic interests of our clients.
Guggenheim is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Learn more at GuggenheimPartners.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @GuggenheimPtnrs."
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- Law & Legal Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in paralegal manager jobs.
- Five or more years of paralegal experience with at least two years in a supervisory role
- Demonstrated ability to manage, train, and evaluate a team of paralegals
- Proficiency with legal practice management and document management software
- Strong knowledge of court filing procedures, deadlines, and docket management
- PACE or PP certification from NALA or NFPA preferred or required
- Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field
Tips for Your Paralegal Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to legal operations
Highlight your experience supervising paralegal teams, managing caseloads, and implementing legal department workflows. Hiring managers look for specific metrics like team size, matter volume, and any process improvements you led, not just years of experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists paralegal manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by practice area depth
Filter openings by practice area rather than just job title. A paralegal manager role at a corporate securities firm requires a different skill set than one at a personal injury firm, and your application should speak directly to that practice area's demands.
Demonstrate your docket management experience
Many interviews for this role open with questions about how you've handled competing deadlines across a large team. Prepare two or three concrete examples where you reallocated resources or restructured workflows to meet filing deadlines without errors.
Certify your credentials before applying
Employers increasingly list PACE certification from NALA or the PP credential from NFPA as a preferred qualification for paralegal managers. If you hold either, feature it prominently in your resume header and cover letter, not just in an education section.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
When you receive an offer, ask specifically about team size, budget authority, and reporting structure. Paralegal manager roles vary widely in actual authority, and those details determine your day-to-day experience far more than the job title does.
Paralegal Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most paralegal managers?
The most active employers for paralegal managers right now are JAMS, Roblox, and Maynard Nexsen, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Law firms, insurance companies, and large corporate legal departments tend to post the highest volume of these roles consistently.
How many paralegal manager jobs are remote?
About 61% of paralegal manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies by employer type. Legal operations and compliance-focused roles within corporate legal departments tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while litigation management positions at law firms more commonly require in-office presence for team supervision and court coordination.
How do you become a paralegal manager?
Start by building several years of hands-on paralegal experience in a specific practice area, then move into a lead or senior paralegal role where you take on mentoring or workflow responsibilities. From there, pursue a supervisory title by demonstrating that you can manage deadlines across a team. Earning a professional certification and developing familiarity with practice management software strengthens your candidacy significantly before you apply for manager-level openings.
Can you get a paralegal manager job with limited supervisory experience?
Yes, but you'll need to reframe your experience to highlight informal leadership. Document any time you trained new hires, coordinated work across a team of paralegals, served as a point of contact for attorneys, or led a process improvement project. Smaller law firms and regional offices often promote strong senior paralegals into manager roles and are more open to candidates whose supervisory experience is project-based rather than title-based.
What does the paralegal manager interview process look like?
Most employers conduct two to three rounds, starting with a phone or video screen focused on your background and team size experience. A second round typically involves a panel interview with attorneys and HR, where you'll be asked behavioral questions about conflict resolution, workload balancing, and performance management. Some employers add a written exercise or case scenario to evaluate how you'd handle a staffing or workflow challenge specific to their practice.
Where can I find and apply to paralegal manager jobs?
You can find and apply to paralegal manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles to find positions that match your experience and practice area focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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