Paralegal

Grow with us...

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

OUR OPPORTUNITY

It’s an exciting time at Starwood Hotels as we have significant global expansion underway with locations such as Cabo, China, Toronto, London, Australia, Paris and beyond, in our future! With our growth comes new opportunities to hire even more extraordinary people as we branch out into new territories.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support our legal team. The ideal candidate will assist with document preparation, file management, contract tracking, and corporate record-keeping. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with legal documentation and software tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and maintain legal and corporate files, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Draft and update structure charts using Visio and other software.
• Keep and manage contract files and records, ensuring timely updates.
• Track outstanding legal issues and action items, providing regular updates.
• Maintain corporate records, including annual and other legal resolutions.
• Monitor and track insurance claims and employee claims, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Track and update litigation lists and insurance claim statuses.
• Review and summarize legal documents for internal use.
• Prepare and type legal documents and correspondence as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience in a legal assistant or paralegal role preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, and legal document management software.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain detailed records.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately track legal matters and ensure compliance.

Must-Have’s and Nice to Have’s

• Passionate about people, culture, organization and details with a minimum of 2 years of similar work experience
• Prior experience in fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail, ability to multi-task and be a team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to facilitate clear and concise communication with a high level of professionalism.
• Hospitality experience is desirable but not required.
• Must possess legal work authorization to work in the United States.

About us...

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.