Job description
Overview:
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is adding a Paralegal
Job Summary: The Paralegal position will support the General Counsel, the legal department, and other departments throughout MVP. The Paralegal is a vital part of the legal team and will assist in multiple legal matters as requested. The Paralegal position is a great opportunity for self-motivated candidates who exercise focus, have great computer skills, and organizational qualities. The candidate should have a varied background, yet highly experienced with general corporate, contracts, real estate and transactional matters. A high degree of initiative and professionalism are necessary.
Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities which are required to be able to perform the Essential Functions of this position.
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is adding a Paralegal
to be an important member of our growing Legal Department.
Job Summary: The Paralegal position will support the General Counsel, the legal department, and other departments throughout MVP. The Paralegal is a vital part of the legal team and will assist in multiple legal matters as requested. The Paralegal position is a great opportunity for self-motivated candidates who exercise focus, have great computer skills, and organizational qualities. The candidate should have a varied background, yet highly experienced with general corporate, contracts, real estate and transactional matters. A high degree of initiative and professionalism are necessary.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.
- Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
- Assistance with contract lifecycle management, improving legal processes, and developing templates for routine contracts such as NDAs, professional service agreements, employment agreements and other vendor agreements.
- Ensure all contracts are moved to a central document management system.
- Provide training, inspiration, and guidance to the legal team as needed.
- Assists with real-estate, lease agreements and title work.
- Assists in leading and overseeing projects as required including follow up and accountability to achieve the desired results.
- Conduct research, prepare documents, proofread and ensure proper management of company records.
- Support project sale and acquisition transactions as well as corporate-level strategic transactions, including preparation of ancillary transaction documents and deliverables and assisting closing process.
- Assist with negotiation of various agreements and undertake quality control of all contract documents and other legal instruments.
- Perform other administrative duties in support of the legal team and other departments.
Additional Functions:
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The knowledge, skills, and abilities which are required to be able to perform the Essential Functions of this position.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to function well in a very faced-paced environment.
- Ability to work well in a team.
- Excellent critical thinking skills.
Required Education and Experience:
The education level and amount of experience which are required to be able to perform the Essential Functions. This should include any required certifications and licenses.
- Bachelor's degree.
- 5+ years of experience in a transactional law firm or corporate legal department.
- Excellent computer skills that include MS Office Suite.
Preferred Education and Experience:
The education level and amount of experience which are preferred and “nice to haves” but are not necessarily required to be able to perform the Essential Functions. Includes any preferred certifications and licenses.
- Working in a fast-paced environment
- Transactional Experience in real estate, corporate, M&A and employment matters Physical
Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Reasonable Accommodations:
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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