RichSmith Development · 1 week ago
Paralegal to General Counsel
Maumelle, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expRichSmith Development is a dynamic and growing group of development, construction, and property management companies. They are seeking a Paralegal to provide administrative, organizational, and substantive legal support to the General Counsel, working closely with internal teams and external partners on real estate, corporate, and compliance matters.
Property DevelopmentProperty ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and format legal documents, including contracts, leases, correspondence, corporate organizational documents, and internal memoranda
Maintain and organize legal records, corporate documents, and contract databases
Track and manage deadlines for legal filings, compliance requirements, licenses, and contract renewals
Support due diligence for real estate acquisitions, financing, and development transactions
Conduct factual and legal research related to real estate, housing, compliance, and corporate matters
Prepare materials for meetings, closings, and legal proceedings
Coordinate internal document reviews and interdepartmental communications
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and organize document signings
Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
7-10+ years of corporate professional experience, preferably in a legal, real estate, financial, or highly regulated business environment
This is a non-entry-level position requiring a high degree of independent judgment, discretion, and professional maturity
Demonstrated experience supporting senior leadership or executives in complex, deadline-driven environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft, review, and refine professional-level legal and business documents
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities with proven success managing multiple matters simultaneously
High attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to anticipate needs and proactively resolve issues
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted tools for document drafting, summarization, research support, or workflow optimization in a professional setting
Discretion, professionalism, and reliability, including consistent attendance, responsiveness during business hours, and follow-through on assigned matters
Ability to work independently in a structured, in-office environment with minimal supervision
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Paralegal certificate or formal paralegal training
Prior experience in legal, real estate, or financial environments
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
401(k) with employer match
Employer-paid professional dues and continuing education
Company
RichSmith Development
RichSmith Development, LLC was co-founded by Arby Smith and Keith Richardson.
Founded in 2000North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase