What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Smith Douglas Homes and Careers?
At Smith Douglas Homes, we pride ourselves on being one of the fastest growing home building companies in the country. We are looking for an experienced Real Estate/Corporate Paralegal to join our team at our Woodstock, Georgia office. Smith Douglas Homes is proud to offer a competitive benefits package to our employees as well as a family type work environment.
Position Summary:
This role will work closely with the in-house legal and business teams, outside counsel and title companies.
Essential Functions:
- Create and maintain critical dates for land acquisition contracts, schedule those dates in Microsoft Outlook/Teams and follow-up with acquisition teams to ensure dates are met and the Company’s obligations are satisfied
- Prepare draft legal documents for attorney review and further modification, including purchase and sale agreements, amendments, terminations, summaries of purchase and sale agreements, and corporate documents
- Update division Status Reports, as needed
- Assist with Title & Survey, Corporate, Litigation, and Administrative support as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education:
- High school diploma
- Paralegal certification
Experience:
- 5 years’ experience in a real estate paralegal position within a law firm/corporate in-house/title insurance company
- Experience reviewing title and surveys and processing title for commercial real estate transactions
- Experience with residential development preferred
Computer Proficiency:
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Internet proficiency
Skills:
- Strong command of the English language, correct spelling, punctuation and usage
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively compose business and legal correspondence
Competencies:
- Attendance and punctuality imperative
- Ability to manage time effectively and establish priorities
- Strong initiative and problem-solving skills
- Ability to follow instructions and interpret guidelines to make decisions and take necessary action
- Ability to maintain focus in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-oriented environment
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure
- Team player who works well with others
We are an equal employment opportunity employer and a certified Drug Free Workplace.
About Smith Douglas Homes:
New home builder, Smith Douglas was recently recognized by Builder Magazine as the 32nd largest builder in the Builder Top 100 Rankings. With over 40 years of industry experience, our mission is to enhance people’s quality of life, providing our customers with the opportunity to own a quality-built, value-packed new home. Through our proven, disciplined operations, we reduce costs and deliver quality craftsmanship, which translates into a well-constructed and affordable home.
We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work!
Our mantra: “It’s amazing what you can accomplish when you don’t care who gets the credit!”