What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at McBride Homes?
McBride Homes has an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our team. The Paralegal will provide support to the In-House Legal Department, focusing on all land acquisition processes. The candidate chosen for this position will be thoroughly trained regarding McBride's land acquisition process. McBride is Missouri's largest home builder and is an industry leader in residential new home construction. With 920 home closings in 2023 and a milestone of 1,008 home closings in 2024, McBride ranks as the 37th largest privately owned builder and the 66th largest builder in the country. This is an in-office position located in our state-of-the-art facility in Chesterfield Valley.
At McBride Homes we work hard but also have great company perks. McBride offers competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, 401(k) plan with matching contribution, paid vacation, and many company outings!
Top reasons to work with us:
- Great company culture and team-based environment
- State-of-the-art software and technology
- Onsite fitness center
- Culture of mentorship and growth
Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000/yr. depending on experience and an annual, discretionary bonus program
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in-house counsel with drafting all land acquisition contracts
- Coordinate timely payment of all earnest deposits
- Order and analyze title commitments and organize all related documents for additional analysis by in-house counsel and senior paralegals review
- Calendar and track all relevant contract deadlines and events
- Maintain all land acquisition spreadsheets
- Prepare draft of contingency release letters and all land acquisition closing documents for review by in-house legal team
- Coordinate with title companies on all land acquisitions
- Organize and analyze all year-end real property tax bills and partner with in-house counsel on decisions to appeal or approve such real property tax bill
- Administer the process of recording a "Notice of Intended Sales" (NOIS) for each residential lot
- Coordinate with outside counsel on formation of new LLC/Corporations
- Prepare legal correspondence and processing outside counsel legal invoices
- Assisting with municipal applications
- Provide litigation support
- Creating and organizing paper and electronic files
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Experience in the real estate and/or title field is strongly preferred
- Prior experience concerning real property acquisitions including title and closing matters or contract administration is preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to adapt, meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and work independently
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
- Must have a valid Missouri Notary Commission
McBride is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000
