Job Description

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2025 revenues of $22.8 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Assist Real Estate Law Attorneys in the preparation and assembly of leases, amendments and other documentation, and provide litigation support as requested.

The base pay range for this role is $31.35 - $46.85. The base pay range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Prepare lease documentation and related legal documents for new and existing store, office and warehouse facilities:

• Prepare exhibits for leases and other in-house generated legal documents.

• Prepare memoranda of lease.

• Compile documentation and oversee the preparation of execution sets of new lease documents for the Real Estate Law Department.

• Obtain and review due diligence materials from landlord representatives and/or outside counsel, including survey and title documents, CCRs, OEAs, REAs, and environmental reports to surface legal issues that could impair the development or operation of a proposed Ross facility.

• Obtain and confirm legal descriptions to ensure that they describe the property on which the Ross facility is to be located.

• Obtain and review exclusive use provisions contained in leases for other tenants in proposed shopping center developments to identify potential conflicts with Ross uses and make initial recommendations to Real Estate Law Attorneys regarding required waivers.

• Proofread leases and related documentation prepared by Real Estate Law Attorneys.
Prepare lease-related and other miscellaneous legal documents and perform related tasks:

• Prepare Estoppel Certificates based on information received from real estate, property management, construction, and facilities departments.

• Under the supervision of Real Estate Law Attorneys, and within guidelines established by Real Estate Law Attorneys, negotiate and draft Subordination, Attornment and Non-Disturbance Agreements with Landlords and their Lenders.

• Maintain internal litigation files for disputes arising out of Ross leases.

• Under the supervision of Ross Real Estate Law Attorneys, obtain and organize information from relevant departments in response to discovery requests in connection with pending litigation.

• Under the supervision of Ross Real Estate Law Attorneys, review mechanic's lien filings and prepare correspondence to Landlord or follow up internally, as appropriate, to facilitate removal of lien.

• Prepare transmittals to Property Management department regarding change of landlord information as determined by estoppel process

• Collect and distribute lease information, including redacted leases, to risk management personnel, as requested.

• Other special projects or assignments as required or assigned from time-to-time.

COMPETENCIES:
People

• Collaboration
Self

• Leading by Example

• Communicates Effectively

• Ensures Accountability and Execution

• Manages Conflict
Business

• Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 3 years paralegal experience.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Excellent spelling, grammar and communication skills required. Ability to compose correspondence and reports.

• Ability to handle numerous activities and prioritize workload.

• Ability to operate with minimal direction, set priorities, and exercise independent judgment.

• Ability to learn custom Real Estate programs such as Site Seer/Site Tools.

• Notary Public

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:
Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer.
Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc.
Consistent timeliness and regular attendance.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. #LI-Hybrid

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None

DISCLAIMER
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Remote work

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