Legal Assistant/Paralegal

McBride Homes has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant/Project Coordinator/Paralegal to join our team. This individual will provide support to the In-House Legal Department, with a focus on all land acquisition processes, along with entity formation and general corporate duties. This position is ideal for someone who is detailed-oriented, thrives in a team-focused environment, and is willing to learn and develop new skills. This is an in-office position located in our state-of-the-art facility in Chesterfield Valley.

McBride is Missouri's largest home builder and is an industry leader in residential new home construction. With a milestone of 1,008 home closings in 2024, McBride Homes is proud to be recognized as the 33rd largest privately-owned builder in the United States and the 69th largest overall according to Builder Magazine.

At McBride Homes we work hard but also have great company perks. McBride offers competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, 401(k) plan with matching contribution, paid vacation, and many company outings!

Top Reasons To Work With Us

• Great company culture and team-based environment
• State-of-the-art software and technology
• Onsite fitness center
• Culture of mentorship and growth
  
  

Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000/yr. depending on experience and an annual, discretionary bonus program

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in-house counsel with drafting all land acquisition contracts
• Calendar and track all relevant contract deadlines and events
• Coordinate timely payment of all earnest deposits
• Order title commitments and organize all related documents for additional analysis by in-house counsel and senior paralegals review
• Prepare draft of contingency release letters and all land acquisition closing documents for review by in-house legal team
• Coordinate with title companies on all land acquisitions
• Coordinate with outside counsel on formation of new LLC/Corporations
• Assisting with municipal applications
• Creating and organizing paper and electronic files
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt, meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
  
  

McBride is an equal opportunity employer.