Job Title
Paralegal
Company
Volumetric Building Companies
Job Description
Company Description
Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) is a vertically integrated global volumetric construction leader, headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. with locations across the United States and in Europe in the UK, Poland and Serbia.
Utilizing our technology-enabled design and engineering model, precision-driven manufacturing capabilities, and project-proven modular construction expertise, the company’s focus is on providing high quality, sustainably produced buildings in less time across varied market sectors including housing and hospitality.
As we grow, we are continually and very selectively adding top talent to our team. Our engaging culture is one that promotes teamwork, innovation, continuous learning, open and candid communications, and respect and support for one another, and for the communities in which we operate.
If you think you are one of the best at what you do and want to join us on our journey to build the future and improve lives, then we’d love to hear from you!
Job Description
The Paralegal provides legal and administrative assistance to the Legal Department of a U.S.-based vertically integrated international modular company. The Paralegal assists the General Counsel with the day-to-day administration of the Legal Department, including direct and oversight involvement with modular manufacturing, modular construction, real estate investment and development, financing and corporate transactions and related projects.
Responsibilities Include:
- Prepare company formation documents, foreign qualification registrations, dissolution and cancellation forms, and annual franchise filings for managing entities and VBC subsidiaries.
- Process routine invoices, including annual registered agent fees and state annual reports for managing companies and VBC subsidiaries
- Assist in transactional matters to order and provide corporate status and certified formation documents for transactions and ancillary transactional documents
- Work with General Counsel and outside counsel firms in updating transaction schedules for closings
- Assist with delivery of correspondence, contracts and other legal documents to external clients, internal department partners lenders and other business partners
- Assist with the tracking and support for litigation matters with General Counsel and external litigation counsel
- Create and maintain charts, databases, and tables to track pertinent operational, matter and legal information
- Organize and maintain corporate and transaction electronic and paper filing systems and closing binders
- Ability to professionally communicate with clients and business partners via email, text, MS Teams, and letter correspondence
- Assist and support General Counsel and Real Estate Development team with development transactions including closing preparation and post-closing support and follow-up
- Assists the legal staff with requests related to litigation matters, intellectual property matters, UCC filings, and contract administration
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Business, English, Certificate in Paralegal Studies, or related field preferred, Associate Degree required
- Minimum of 2 – 4 years of experience as a legal assistant/paralegal working closely with senior level attorneys in a law firm or corporate legal environment required
- Ability to work independently and efficiently
- Self-Starter
- Ability to learn quickly
- Close attention to detail required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
- Experience maintaining filing systems
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse groups and individuals
- High degree of integrity and professionalism required
- Demonstrated ability to maintain highly confidential information required
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects with changing priority
Additional Information
We believe the future of housing is inclusive. As such, VBC is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factory protected by applicable federal, state, and or local laws.
VBC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need special accommodation at any point during the interview process.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Expected Salary
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Posting Date
Sat, 20 Jan 2024 23:13:55 GMT