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Paralegal
National Veterinary Associates
$65,000 - $75,000
Posted Jul 23 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