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Company Description

Johnson Development Associates, Inc. (JDA) is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, multi-division national real estate developer that is committed to delivering excellence. We are driven by our Guiding Principles of integrity, partnership, humility, principled entrepreneurship, initiative and fulfillment, and we believe the key to our continued success and growth is our ability to identify, hire, onboard and develop highly talented people. JDA is currently searching for a full-time Paralegal for the Corporate Office in Spartanburg, South Carolina. A description of the position and requirements are listed below. 

Position Summary

The Paralegal will support the General Counsel by assisting with real estate and corporate transactional closings, drafting and proofreading legal documents, assisting with the management of contracts for the company and its affiliates, assisting with general corporate governance, coordinating the execution and delivery of contracts, and assisting with project management. This role includes assembling highly confidential and sensitive information and accurate recordkeeping. The Paralegal works closely with other members of the legal team, and with a diverse group of important internal and external partners and represents the legal team in meetings with other divisions within the Company. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload.

Position Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Assists with real estate and corporate transactions
• Provides assistance with corporate governance including, but not limited to, managing regulatory reporting on a state or national basis
• Drafts and proofreads legal documents and correspondence
• Aids in preparing contracts and the administration of contract proposals
• Assists in execution of company contracts, permits, and regulatory documents
• Maintains and manages confidential and time sensitive materials
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Works with others professionally and responsibly
• Assists with department administrative tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

• At least 5 years of paralegal experience or demonstrated capability to perform essential functions
• Transactional legal experience
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office products – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to work collaboratively and solve problems effectively
• Detail oriented
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work well with minimum supervision
• Exceptional written and verbal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, non-structured work environment

Beneficial Skills and Experience 

• Completed paralegal certification
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Experience in the real estate industry

Equal Opportunity Employer

JDA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JDA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter your at-will employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

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