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HomeServices of America · 2 days ago

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Leawood, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

HomeServices of America is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to provide a wide range of professional legal support services. This position includes drafting legal documents, managing projects, and performing legal research, while also serving as an administrative assistant for the Legal Department.

FinanceReal EstateReal Estate Brokerage

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Manage various collaborative reporting and compliance activities, both independently and as a supporting role to paralegals and attorneys

Project management, data compilation and summary, drafting and proofing documents, and records maintenance

Draft periodic legal reports and summaries for management

Administer department document management software and multiple SharePoint sites, experience with Thomson Reuters Legal Tracker software preferred

Provide litigation support

Managing litigation holds

Researching answers to interrogatories, document requests, and subpoenas

Perform tracking and filing of complaints, motions, and orders

Experience using PACER desired

Provide administrative support to attorneys including scheduling meetings, preparing expense reports, sending and receiving mail, filing, making travel arrangements, and other projects as assigned

Provide support for acquisition activity including but not limited to performing due diligence, assisting in the preparation of transaction documents, obtaining certificates of good standing, and performing UCC searches

Perform legal and business research and communicate findings in memoranda

Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned

Qualification

Paralegal certificateLitigation supportDocument management softwareMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

2 or 4-year degree, paralegal studies; or Paralegal certificate

2+ years' experience working as a paralegal in a law department within a corporation or law firm

Familiarity with litigation process and procedure

Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills, to synthesize and present information timely and accurately

Ability to work independently and responsibly and to prioritize multiple tasks and projects concurrently

Demonstrated ability to independently research, process, and professionally present information both verbally and in writing on a wide variety of topics

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, Internet use, and office equipment operation

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, a customer-service focus and the ability to work well as a member of a team

Integrity, dependability, accuracy and flexibility

Ability to work in a hybrid onsite environment