Paralegal

Position Summary:

The Paralegal supports the General Counsel by assisting with transactional closings, drafting and proofreading legal documents, assisting with the management of certain contracts for the company and its affiliates, assisting with general corporate governance, coordinating the execution and delivery of contracts, and assisting with project management. This role includes assembling highly confidential and sensitive information and accurate recordkeeping. The Paralegal works closely with other members of the legal team, and with a diverse group of important internal and external partners. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists with real estate and corporate transactions.
• Provides assistance with corporate governance including, but not limited to, managing regulatory reporting on a state or national basis.
• Drafts and proofreads legal documents and correspondence.
• Aids in preparing contracts and the administration of contract proposals.
• Assists in execution of company contracts, permits, and regulatory documents.
• Maintains and manages confidential and time sensitive materials.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Works with others professionally and responsibly.
• Assists with department administrative tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• At least 5 years of paralegal experience or demonstrated capability to perform essential functions.
• Transactional legal experience.
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office products – Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Team working and problem solving skills are a must.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work well within a team and with minimum supervision.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills.
• Effective, clear, and proactive verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, non-structured wok environment.
• Ability to self-direct work initiatives and solve problems autonomously and with a sense of urgency.

Beneficial Skills and Experience:

• Completed paralegal certification
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Experience in the real estate industry

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Tha Company is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy (including medical needs due to pregnancy, child birth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military obligations, citizenship status (except as otherwise provided for by applicable law) or marital status and any other category protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including employment status and opportunities such as hiring, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, and termination and applies to all Company employees and applicants. If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 864.594.5862.

Disclaimer

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities nor is it a contract of employment. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.