Paralegal

Columbia, IL
Full Time
Experienced

Paralegal

About Us
Naturion is focused on the union of environmental sustainability and responsible human progress. Our mission is to empower people, restore natural resources, and enhance the world we live in. We value relationships and prioritize people in all that we do. With locations across the US, we're a growing company making waves in the industry.  

About the Job
Naturion has an immediate opening for a Paralegal to join our team in our Columbia, IL office. We have some exciting projects in the pipeline, with more on the horizon and this position is essential in supporting the company’s growth and operational execution.  The Paralegal position plays an essential role in ensuring smooth internal land acquisition process, corporate governance, and cohesive workflow management across functional teams.

What You Will Do & Expected Outcomes
The Paralegal will report to the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) and plays an integral role in drafting land acquisition/option documents, preparing title summaries, and recording legal documents. Additionally, this position will work cross-functionally with project management and operational staff by fulfilling workflow tasks to achieve project execution. This position collaborates with our outside counsel as necessary to ensure agreements and contracts are legally codified and create successful outcomes for Naturion and our external partners. The successful Paralegal will contribute in the following significant ways:
  • Draft and track land options, purchase contracts, and ancillary agreements.
  • Prepare closing statements and closing documents with title companies and counsel
  • Maintain Naturion’s Option Tracker and Smartsheet workflow and update key dates, track deadlines, and manage signatures
  • Order title work and manage title work validation; communicate title discovery with internal teams.
  • Identify and clear any title encumbrances.
  • Manage the due diligence and closing process for property acquisitions, option executions, and property divestitures, including vendor management for due diligence deliverables.
  • Draft necessary project related contracts including construction contracts, leases, lien waivers, etc.
  • Draft and execute Naturion’s Master Services Agreement (MSA) workflow process and templates.
  • Draft and execute employment, consulting, and non-disclosure agreements.
  • Maintain physical and digital minute books to include resolutions, operating agreements, and ownership records for corporate governance and entity requirements.
  • Maintain physical and electronic file repository for projects.
  • Utilize and develop tools in pursuit of continuous operational improvement.
  • Participate in recurring regional legal meetings and provide status updates on tasks and general workflow.
  • Conduct basic legal and public records research.
  • Assist with other projects as required.
  • Be a Naturion ambassador in every interaction!
Ideal Candidates
  • Minimum three (3) years of practical experience in commercial real estate setting, title company, or law firm.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, paralegal studies, or related field preferred.
  • Familiarity with environmental, land use, or regulatory permitting.
  • Proven experience in reviewing title reports and revising title exceptions.
  • Proven experience in the validation of legal descriptions and survey accuracy of real estate properties.
  • General familiarity with real estate, title, and county recording practices across different states; specific experience in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri preferred.
  • Proven capability to communicate effectively across different stakeholder groups (internal, outside counsel, title agencies, landowners, etc.)
  • Proven detail orientation and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking is critical.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Experience in developing procedures, monitoring work processes, and adherence to an approved budget.
  • Proven ability to work with third-party vendors and effectively manage those vendor agreements and service agreements.
  • Demonstrate high proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Eagerness to think beyond conventional boundaries.
  • Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.
  • Ability to travel as necessary; approximately <10% of time.
Perks to Look Forward To:
  • Collaborate with a diverse team of passionate, intelligent, and fun colleagues who share our values.
  • Enjoy PTO that we genuinely encourage you to take.
  • Stay healthy with comprehensive Health and Dental benefits.
  • Access voluntary short-term disability and voluntary life insurance programs.
  • Benefit from employer-sponsored Vision and Life insurance.
  • Plan your future with our SIMPLE IRA retirement plan and 3% company match.
  • Elevate your performance with raises and bonuses tied to your direct achievements and the company’s overall success.
  • Compensation commensurate with experience.
Ready to bring your expertise to the forefront of ecological restoration? Join us at Naturion and be a part of something extraordinary. Apply today and help us shape a greener future!
Naturion is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.
 
 
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