Job Summary
As a Division Paralegal, you will be a part of mitigating the risk of the organization through legal-related services including land development, homebuilding, and corporate. You will work with a variety of departments to guide the due diligence process, coordinate transactions and to facilitate closing mechanics. One of the most rewarding aspects of this role is the ability to contribute to the organization's profitability through direct support of land acquisition and real estate transactions.
You will thrive in this role if you:

• Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills that convey a direct and factual message with a strong ability to interact with team members at all levels of the organization in a congenial collaborative manner.
• Approach your work with exceptional detail and enjoy clear and defined rules in which you have the ability to make decisions.
• Address your work as an independent thinker that quickly takes initiative to decide on the best course of action.
• Enjoy diving into your work and focusing on it at great length to complete the task at hand.
• Possess the ability to pivot between responsibilities to meet shifting demands and priorities.

These skills will be used to:

• Provide real estate, transactional and administrative support across multiple cross-functional teams and shepherd the due diligence process in transferring developed and undeveloped land.
• Interface directly with opposing counsel, land bankers, closing agents, and engineering firms to facilitate closing mechanics. Evaluate acquisition obstructions and implement strategic solutions.
• Monitor critical action items and schedule dates and milestones for land acquisitions and related project development and financing transactions. Report on the execution of projects.
• Coordinate and manage real estate transactions from inception to close including critical review and analysis of real estate documents while adhering to jurisdictional regulations and internal measures.
• Review and identify prohibitive issues and promulgates curative and remedial actions to effectuate compliance with contractual obligations.
• Standardize and manage legal templates and documents to comport with company and departmental guidelines.
• Attention to financial metrics relevant to procuring funding for option payments, settlement funds, deposits and reconciliations relating to the same.
• Assist Division Counsel(s) with the preparation and/or execution of documents such as agreements, executive summaries, addenda, assignments, escrow agreements, easements, exhibits, releases closing statements, affidavits, mortgages, promissory notes, deeds, leases, legal memorandum, community governing documents and any other transactional or administrative documents.
• Assist Division Counsel with contract compliance including meeting monthly lot purchase obligations, and tracking notices of default relating to the same.
• Under the supervision of Division Counsel(s), coordinate with land development and land operations to review and approve record plats for internal and external developers. Possess ability to determine size and configuration of property and can draft legal descriptions.
• Assist Legal Department to implement, manage and use legal software programs.
• Conduct legal research as required or other research to aid in business decisions used to enhance the Fischer Group's competitive edge.
• Prepare closing documentation and all other legal documentation in an accurate and timely manner so that financial objectives of the Fischer Group are met.
• Provide accurate and timely support to all team members of the Legal Department and perform other duties as needed.
• Strive to streamline processes and procedures under general principles of Six Sigma methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in paralegal studies or Baccalaureate degree and certification from NALA or NFPA.
• Prior experience working in a law firm, title insurance company, lending institution, homebuilder, or equivalent in the real estate field.
• Ability to communicate effectively; basic math skills.
• Strong title and survey knowledge and skillset.
• Strong writing skills.

The Value of a Career with Fischer Homes
Fischer Homes is one of the largest and most reputable home builders in the Midwestern and Southeastern states. Founded in 1980, the company has grown to build over 30,000 homes and employs over 700 Associates. Fischer Homes' solid reputation has been built largely by the talent of our Associates as we have been recognized as the 30th largest builder in the United States.
We value diversity within the Fischer Homes organization and see each Associate as a team member and valuable asset. We select highly competent individuals to join our team, provide them with the resources, training, and development possible to make significant contributions and drive their success while determining their career paths. The rewards for their efforts are:

• Professional Development Training programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with Company matching contributions and profit-sharing
• Employee Life Insurance
• Personal time off
• Inclusive Leave

Fischer Homes holds the highest ethical standards of business. We are honest and straightforward and will stand by our word. Our actions demonstrate respect, courtesy, and above all, fairness.