NVA is seeking a highly skilled and experienced paralegal to join our Pet Resort Legal team.  The ideal candidate will have significant experience in litigation support, employment law, and legal research, preferably with a background in either an in-house legal department or at a large law firm.  This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple tasks efficiently and maintain a high standard of work quality.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Litigation Support:
• Assist in the preparation and filing of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, and settlement agreements.
• Provide support for employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Coordinate and manage discovery processes, including document collection, review, and production.
• Analyze and respond to subpoenas and other legal requests.
• Prepare for depositions and hearings by organizing documents and witness materials.

• Legal Research and Analysis 
• Conduct thorough legal research using various legal databases and resources.
• Analyze statutes, regulations, and rulings to provide legal support.

• Internal and External Coordination:
• Respond to inquiries and requests from internal stakeholders, including field operators and other departments.
• Liaise with outside counsel, vendors, and other external parties involved in litigation and legal matters. 
• Assist with reporting of claims to insurance carriers as needed. 
• Organize internal documents and coordinate signatures.

Experience to assist in one or more of the following areas:

·        Employment

o   Assist in the drafting, preparation, and proofing of employment agreements, separation agreements, and releases.

o   Research relevant statutes, rulings, and regulations to field employment questions and inform SOPs/policies.

·        Corporate

o   Assist with the submission and monitoring of regulatory filings such as DBAs, foreign qualifications, and annual reports.

o   Provide administrative support for documents and activities related to corporate structure - mergers, formations, and dissolutions.

o   Assist with review, analysis, and drafting of various commercial contracts.

o   Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned or requested.

·        Real Estate

o   Prepare the first draft of lease amendments, renewals, and assignments; abstract new leases.

o   Review and revise license agreements, estoppel certificates, SNDAs, rent commencement certificates, due diligence approval letters, memoranda of lease, easements, construction, and closing documents.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree.
• Minimum of five years of paralegal experience.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• A positive attitude and genuine desire to be a team player willing to assist with various projects and tasks within the Legal Department. 
• Experience in handling a broad range of litigation matters.
• Proven ability to work independently and successfully set up, handle, and manage a caseload and/or multiple assignments.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and other applications.
• A commitment to excellence and high-quality work standards. 

Not required, but strongly preferred:

• Completion of paralegal school/certification preferred.
• In-house paralegal experience, particularly related to employment law, is strongly preferred.
• Able to work Mountain or Pacific time zone hours

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 pending applicable experience. The position also comes with the opportunity to earn a 10% annual bonus. 

Deadline to Apply: We will be accepting applications through October 1st, 2024.

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