Paralegal

Paralegal

• Draft and track land options, purchase contracts, and ancillary agreements.
• Prepare closing statements and closing documents with title companies and counsel
• Maintain Naturion’s Option Tracker and Smartsheet workflow and update key dates, track deadlines, and manage signatures
• Order title work and manage title work validation; communicate title discovery with internal teams.
• Identify and clear any title encumbrances.
• Manage the due diligence and closing process for property acquisitions, option executions, and property divestitures, including vendor management for due diligence deliverables.
• Draft necessary project related contracts including construction contracts, leases, lien waivers, etc.
• Draft and execute Naturion’s Master Services Agreement (MSA) workflow process and templates.
• Draft and execute employment, consulting, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Maintain physical and digital minute books to include resolutions, operating agreements, and ownership records for corporate governance and entity requirements.
• Maintain physical and electronic file repository for projects.
• Utilize and develop tools in pursuit of continuous operational improvement.
• Participate in recurring regional legal meetings and provide status updates on tasks and general workflow.
• Conduct basic legal and public records research.
• Assist with other projects as required.
• Be a Naturion ambassador in every interaction!

• Minimum three (3) years of practical experience in commercial real estate setting, title company, or law firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, paralegal studies, or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with environmental, land use, or regulatory permitting.
• Proven experience in reviewing title reports and revising title exceptions.
• Proven experience in the validation of legal descriptions and survey accuracy of real estate properties.
• General familiarity with real estate, title, and county recording practices across different states; specific experience in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri preferred.
• Proven capability to communicate effectively across different stakeholder groups (internal, outside counsel, title agencies, landowners, etc.)
• Proven detail orientation and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking is critical.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Experience in developing procedures, monitoring work processes, and adherence to an approved budget.
• Proven ability to work with third-party vendors and effectively manage those vendor agreements and service agreements.
• Demonstrate high proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Eagerness to think beyond conventional boundaries.
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.
• Ability to travel as necessary; approximately <10% of time.

• Collaborate with a diverse team of passionate, intelligent, and fun colleagues who share our values.
• Enjoy PTO that we genuinely encourage you to take.
• Stay healthy with comprehensive Health and Dental benefits.
• Access voluntary short-term disability and voluntary life insurance programs.
• Benefit from employer-sponsored Vision and Life insurance.
• Plan your future with our SIMPLE IRA retirement plan and 3% company match.
• Elevate your performance with raises and bonuses tied to your direct achievements and the company’s overall success.
• Compensation commensurate with experience.