JOB SUMMARY
The Paralegal will report directly to the General Counsel and will perform work for the Commercial Real Estate Counsel.
The Paralegal will be responsible for supporting the General Counsel and Commercial Real Estate Counsel in a variety of matters relating to the Company's legal, real estate acquisitions, growth, record-keeping, store licensing, and general corporate and litigation matters.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
Utilize strong organizational, problem-solving, researching, writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Work independently in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining constant focus on producing an excellent and accurate work product while meeting deadlines
Assist with obtaining all licenses for new stores (alcohol, tobacco, retail, etc.
)
Assist in renewing all licenses on an annual basis
Review local ordinances and update existing spreadsheet with dates and hours alcohol may be sold
Research ordinances adopted by local jurisdictions
Prepare and review drafts of other legal documents
Review and modify contracts received from vendors and service providers
Analyze documents and calendar and track critical deadlines
Assist with preparing corporate documents, including articles of organization, annual minutes, and resolutions
Prepare and review drafts of documents, including commercial real estate conveyance documents (e.
g.
, purchases, leases, and easements), construction contracts, and other commercial agreements
Research real property information, including tax records, deeds, and other ownership information
Organize transaction documents and due diligence materials in commercial real estate transactions
Compiles, analyzes, and summarizes information
Coordinates efforts between the Legal Department and other departments, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties, and outside vendors
Provide support to General Counsel and Commercial Real Estate Counsel in various other projects and tasks
Compliance to Company Standards, System, Procedures, and Policies:
Earns the trust of others through open, honest communication and follow through
Self-starter and independently driven to find success
Plans work and schedules activities so deadlines and objectives are met
Respectfully interacts with co-workers, customers, and providers
Acts with integrity, adheres to company expectations of performance and behavior, abides by work rules, and demonstrates high standards of moral and ethical conduct at all times
Maintains confidentiality of all company information, is forthcoming in reporting all policy and procedural violations and any wrongdoing to the Sr.
Director of Human Resources
Leads by example in meeting company expectations of performance and behavior as established in the Employee Handbook
Must be reliable and punctual in reporting to work as scheduled
May not sign contracts on behalf of the Company
Available during normal business hours
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must have a very strong attention to detail
Advanced skills in the use of Windows based office software: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly organized and able to track a project from initial contact through the end of the project
Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal format
EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS
Required:
A Bachelor’s degree required or combination of experience and education
5 years of experience as a paralegal
TRAVEL
As required