We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Real Estate and Environmental Paralegal within our Corporate Legalteam to help support our business. As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it’s sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do. We like to say, “we’re the biggest company no one has ever heard of.” We are confident you interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it. Whether it’s the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, the plane you fly on, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As a Real Estate and Environmental Paralegal you will have the opportunity to research laws, investigate facts, and prepare documents. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by supporting our attorneys with land acquisition and disposition transactions.
So, what will you be doing as a Real Estate and Environmental Paralegal?

• Review surveys, title commitments, and exception documents.
• Prepare documents relating to a variety of real estate matters based on consultation with business clients and review by attorneys, including but not limited to purchase/sale agreements and leases.
• Prepare ancillary real estate transaction documents such as escrow instructions, deeds, easements, owner’s affidavits, closing certificates, entitlements, etc.
• Provide general assistance in real estate matters, including review of lien and other legal notices related to real estate.
• Proofread legal documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Analyze and summarize documents, regulations, and statutes for review by attorneys.
• Work closely with attorneys and other corporate departments to resolve a variety of day-to-day issues and supporting a broad range of commercial transactions and projects.
• Perform legal due diligence.

To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Need

• 3 years of real estate transactional experience
• Must be or be eligible to become a Missouri notary public
• Effective time management and prioritizing work assignments to consistently provide high-quality work product within stated deadlines
• Thorough understanding of reviewing and analyzing title and survey documents, preparing work product relating to that and negotiating title policies in connection with land acquisition and disposition transactions
• An understanding of real estate-related environmental issues is a plus

What To Do NextNow that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.
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• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
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We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.
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