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NVA is seeking a highly skilled and experienced paralegal to join our Pet Resort Legal team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in litigation support, employment law, and legal research, preferably with a background in either an in-house legal department or at a large law firm. This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple tasks efficiently and maintain a high standard of work quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Litigation Support:
• Assist in the preparation and filing of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, and settlement agreements.
• Provide support for employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Coordinate and manage discovery processes, including document collection, review, and production.
• Analyze and respond to subpoenas and other legal requests.
• Prepare for depositions and hearings by organizing documents and witness materials.
• Legal Research and Analysis
  • Conduct thorough legal research using various legal databases and resources.
  • Analyze statutes, regulations, and rulings to provide legal support.
  • Internal and External Coordination:
    • Respond to inquiries and requests from internal stakeholders, including field operators and other departments.
    • Liaise with outside counsel, vendors, and other external parties involved in litigation and legal matters.
    • Assist with reporting of claims to insurance carriers as needed.
    • Organize internal documents and coordinate signatures.

Experience to assist in one or more of the following areas :

• Employment
• Assist in the drafting, preparation, and proofing of employment agreements, separation agreements, and releases.
• Research relevant statutes, rulings, and regulations to field employment questions and inform SOPs/policies.
• Corporate
• Assist with the submission and monitoring of regulatory filings such as DBAs, foreign qualifications, and annual reports.
• Provide administrative support for documents and activities related to corporate structure - mergers, formations, and dissolutions.
• Assist with review, analysis, and drafting of various commercial contracts.
• Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Real Estate
• Prepare the first draft of lease amendments, renewals, and assignments; abstract new leases.
• Review and revise license agreements, estoppel certificates, SNDAs, rent commencement certificates, due diligence approval letters, memoranda of lease, easements, construction, and closing documents.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree.
• Minimum of five years of paralegal experience.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• A positive attitude and genuine desire to be a team player willing to assist with various projects and tasks within the Legal Department.
• Experience in handling a broad range of litigation matters.
• Proven ability to work independently and successfully set up, handle, and manage a caseload and/or multiple assignments.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and other applications.
• A commitment to excellence and high-quality work standards.

Not Required, But Strongly Preferred

• Completion of paralegal school/certification preferred.
• In-house paralegal experience, particularly related to employment law, is strongly preferred.

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 pending applicable experience. The position also comes with the opportunity to earn a 10% annual bonus.

Deadline to Apply: We will be accepting applications through August 2nd, 2024