Paralegal
Company Description
Johnson Development Associates, Inc. (JDA) is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, multi-division national real estate developer that is committed to delivering excellence. We are driven by our Guiding Principles of integrity, partnership, humility, principled entrepreneurship, initiative, and fulfillment, and we believe the key to our continued success and growth is our ability to identify, hire, onboard, and develop highly talented people.
Position Summary
The Paralegal will support the General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel and other legal team members by assisting with litigation and claims tracking and management for the company and its affiliates, administrative tasks, processing of applications for permits and entitlements, the management of certain contracts for the company and its affiliates, coordinating the execution and delivery of contracts, and assisting with project management. This role includes assembling highly confidential and sensitive information, and requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, 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 claims tracking and management.
- 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.
Beneficial Education, Skills, and Experience
- Approximately 1-2 years of paralegal, legal assistant, or related legal support experience preferred, or demonstrated capability to perform essential functions. Relevant internships or experience in a law firm or corporate legal department may be considered in lieu of professional experience. Either litigation or transactional experience is acceptable.
- High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office products – Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Teamwork 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.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, non-structured work environment.
- Ability to self-direct work initiatives and solve problems autonomously and with a sense of urgency.
Equal Opporttunity Employer
The 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, childbirth 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.
