Paralegal II

Job Summary Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (MVW) is a leading global vacation company that offers vacation ownership, exchange, rental, and resort and property management, along with related businesses, products and services. The Company has over 120 vacation ownership resorts and approximately 700,000 owner families in a diverse portfolio that includes some of the most iconic vacation ownership brands. The Company also operates exchange networks and membership programs comprised of nearly 3,200 resorts in over 90 countries and territories, as well as provides management services to other resorts and lodging properties. The MVW Law Department provides legal support and legal services to all aspects of the Company's business. The paralegal in this position will be a member of the Law Department’s Registrations and Mexico team, based at MVW’s worldwide headquarters in Orlando, Florida, and will report to the Mexico Regional Counsel. This position performs factual research, document analysis and organization, document drafting, and other tasks that require substantial knowledge of the subject matter and jurisdiction of Mexico. This position will provide legal support to the Company’s Mexican resorts and vacation ownership business; subject matter work will include drafting dual language contracts, leases and other legal documents, registration support and legal compliance regarding all sales and business operations in Mexico. The position will also support Spanish language marketing and perform document review and translation as needed. Under the direction of an attorney, the position will be responsible for working with other associates within and outside the Law Department on matters relating to Mexico, as well as working with outside counsel and interacting with government officials as necessary. Expected Contributions • Draft dual English and Spanish language correspondence, documents, and memoranda for review; once reviewed, may revise, distribute, and transmit legal correspondence, documents and memoranda. • Research legal topics, summarize and assist with preparing checklists with legal requirements in Mexico and other jurisdictions, and file written summaries in appropriate paper and computer files. • Create and maintain timeshare registrations for products located or marketed in Mexico and other jurisdictions as assigned. • Maintain association minutes books for Mexico projects. • Review, analyze and track legislative proposals in Mexico and other Spanish speaking jurisdictions. • Actively contact other associates to obtain information and guidance regarding support to be provided. • Compile information and prepare documents for timely registration and regulatory submittals, amendments and renewals, and maintain organized, detailed and accurate records of same. • Interact with outside entities (e.g., government agencies, companies, and external law firms) to gather and provide information, documentation or data. MVW CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. The contents of this material are confidential and proprietary to MVW and may not be reproduced, disclosed, distributed, or used without the express permission of an authorized representative of MVW. Any other use is expressly prohibited. • Modify existing legal documents and create computer-generated black-line drafts of deeds, leases, contracts and other related documents. • Create, update, and maintain databases, as appropriate. • Analyze various documents as required. • Review Spanish language marketing and other documents and translate to English as needed. • Consult with and direct files to appropriate associate when issues arise outside of the scope of his or her responsibility or experience. • Create and maintain paper and computer files of correspondence and documents. • Assist with training new associates, as requested. • Work with the designated departments to provide approved sales documents to on-site sales personnel. • Assist in gathering information and resolving issues with clients. • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Experience/Knowledge • Four-year college degree or equivalent qualifying work experience with an excellent employment record. • Four or more years of relevant substantive experience as a paralegal or equivalent experience in a law firm, title agency, corporate law department, or government agency • Timeshare and Mexico experience preferred. • Certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program helpful but not required. • Must be fully bilingual (verbal and written) in English and Spanish. Skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team; • Good interpersonal relationship skills; • Excellent organizational skills; • Excellent written and oral communication skills; • Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time; • Ability to work well under pressure; • Level of expertise/knowledge to manage tasks that have an impact on business; • Ability to set/adjust priorities effectively; • Strong attention to detail; • Sound judgment and use of discretion; • Flexibility to adapt to continually changing work priorities; • Diligence, dependability and strong work ethic; • PC and other relevant technology competencies (e.g., Microsoft applications). Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture