Paralegal - Land Use

4 weeks ago

Washington, United States Holland & Knight Full time

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LAND USE PARALEGAL

Description:

Assist attorneys and practice group focused on land use, zoning and real estate matters, including preparation and review of recordable documents, research and compilation of pertinent technical data, maintenance of files and deadline calendars, and monitoring of relevant agency and department meetings.

Key Responsibilities Include:

* Prepare and submit Zoning Compliance Letter applications
* Prepare, submit and process Subdivision applications
* Prepare, submit and process Division of Lots applications
* Review title and survey
* Review documents (and coordinate with title company) to confirm acceptable forms for title purposes
* Prepare releases
* Review and prepare signature blocks
* Review and prepare legal descriptions
* Research documents in Recorder of Deeds
* Coordinate recordation of documents in Recorder of Deeds through title company
* Prepare consents
* Obtain certificates of good standing
* Confirm corporate entity information
* Handle corporate board authorizations
* Handle documents involved with closings on credit transfers
* Gather, organize, summarize and index documents from various sources.
* Attendance at and participation in meetings and/or closings
* Preparation of documents and correspondence
* Special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

* 3-5 years' experience in related area.
* Organizational skills to work independently and meet deadlines in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
* Organizational skills to maintain daily accounting of time records and input timesheets into the system directly.
* Communication skills to interact with all levels of internal staff, attorneys and management and external clients of the firm.
* Analytical and critical thinking skills sufficient to make decisions regarding daily work.
* Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
* Experience working with land use and zoning officials
* Title insurance experience a plus

Minimum Education:

* Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certification a plus

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be at their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being. Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: generous paid time off; eleven paid holidays per year; time off for bereavement or jury duty; paid leave for new parents; comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSA or HSA; FSA for dependent care; supplemental AFLAC policies for medical care; excess liability coverage; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup care for children and adults; senior care planning support; and resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran or any other protected class.

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