Paralegal

The Paralegal will work closely with the General Counsel and other attorneys on a variety of legal, transactional, and operational matters affecting the Company (as experience and aptitude dictate), with a heavy emphasis on real estate transactional activity.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Drafting and reviewing land acquisition contracts and related documents
• Performing title and survey review on the property being acquired
• Reviewing and analyzing other due diligence associated with the acquisition of property
• Assisting in the closing of land acquisition transactions
• Administering legal and operational issues relating to the development, opening, and operation of neighborhoods and the sale of homes
• Summarizing and tracking key contract information, including critical dates
• Maintaining records in the legal department matter management database
• Drafting and reviewing other legal documents, contracts, and correspondence
• Working on corporate governance matters
• Researching, organizing, and analyzing legal or factual information as needed
• Assisting company attorneys on a variety of legal and operational matters to efficiently deliver legal services to the Company

Position Standards:

• Team player
• Reflects a positive personality
• Gets along well with co-workers
• Cares about detail and quality of work product
• Well organized
• Able to manage a heavy workload under deadline pressure
• Process-oriented
• Energetic; self-starter; hard-working
• Communicates verbally and in writing in a clear, thoughtful way
• Comfortable with a variety of technology applications; inclined to use technology to improve the delivery of services
• Represents the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communications
• Adheres to company safety standards and promotes a safe working environment
• Adheres to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Stanley Martin Homes
• Completes other duties as assigned by manager

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Paralegal certification is preferred
• At least 5 years of legal experience