Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Chesterfield, MO at McBride Homes
Title: Paralegal
Company: McBride Homes
Location: Chesterfield, MO
McBride Homes has an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our team. The Paralegal will provide support to the In-House Legal Department, focusing on all land acquisition processes. The candidate chosen for this position will be thoroughly trained regarding McBride’s land acquisition process. McBride is Missouri’s largest home builder and is an industry leader in residential new home construction. With 920 home closings in 2023 and a milestone of 1,008 home closings in 2024, McBride ranks as the 37th largest privately owned builder and the 66th largest builder in the country. This is an in-office position located in our state-of-the-art facility in Chesterfield Valley.
At McBride Homes we work hard but also have great company perks. McBride offers competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, 401(k) plan with matching contribution, paid vacation, and many company outings!
Top Reasons To Work With Us
Great company culture and team-based environment
State-of-the-art software and technology
Onsite fitness center
Culture of mentorship and growth
Salary Range:
$60,000 – $80,000/yr. depending on experience and an annual, discretionary bonus program
Key Responsibilities
Assist in-house counsel with drafting all land acquisition contracts
Coordinate timely payment of all earnest deposits
Order and analyze title commitments and organize all related documents for additional analysis by in-house counsel and senior paralegals review
Calendar and track all relevant contract deadlines and events
Maintain all land acquisition spreadsheets
Prepare draft of contingency release letters and all land acquisition closing documents for review by in-house legal team
Coordinate with title companies on all land acquisitions
Organize and analyze all year-end real property tax bills and partner with in-house counsel on decisions to appeal or approve such real property tax bill
Administer the process of recording a “Notice of Intended Sales” (NOIS) for each residential lot
Coordinate with outside counsel on formation of new LLC/Corporations
Prepare legal correspondence and processing outside counsel legal invoices
Assisting with municipal applications
Provide litigation support
Creating and organizing paper and electronic files
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Experience in the real estate and/or title field is strongly preferred
Prior experience concerning real property acquisitions including title and closing matters or contract administration is preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Ability to adapt, meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and work independently
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
Must have a valid Missouri Notary Commission
McBride is an equal opportunity employer.
