Paralegal

Heartland Veterinary Partners; DeFuniak Springs (FL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Veterinary Partners is seeking an Entry Level Paralegal to support the Business Development team. In this full-time role, you will assist with M&A transactions, legal filings, and work in a collaborative environment that emphasizes personal and professional growth. Candidates must be local to the Chicago area as occasional office presence is required.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

EAP services

Bonus incentives

Retirement accounts

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-Approved Program or relevant experience.
• Preferred legal experience in a law firm or in-house.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Support M&A matters, pre- and post-closing.
• File regulatory and legal paperwork.
• Assist with workload in a collaborative team.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Legal research

Communication

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

More About The Role

At Heartland Veterinary Partners, our mission is centered around elevating the lives of veterinarians and their teams. By partnering with Heartland, practice owners unlock a world of operational advantages and economies of scale, all while retaining their clinical autonomy. At Heartland, we go beyond the ordinary to foster an environment that nurtures growth, invests in our employees, and creates pathways for professional development.

More About The Role

At Heartland Veterinary Partners, our mission is centered around elevating the lives of veterinarians and their teams. By partnering with Heartland, practice owners unlock a world of operational advantages and economies of scale, all while retaining their clinical autonomy. At Heartland, we go beyond the ordinary to foster an environment that nurtures growth, invests in our employees, and creates pathways for professional development.

The Heartland promise doesn't stop at operational brilliance; it extends to encompass non-clinical facets like recruiting & human resources, marketing, procurement, payables management, accounting & finance, and information technology. In essence, we've got every corner covered, so our partners can focus on what truly matters - providing optimal care for their patients. As a dedicated member of our Support Center, you'll have the opportunity to be a part of what makes that happen. Your role will be pivotal in helping our partners deliver unparalleled patient care.

The Heartland philosophy rests firmly on the pillars of Servant Leadership. This ethos defines our Support Center team, where every member embraces the ethos of selfless service and approaches every challenge with an unwavering commitment to support. If this resonates with your personal and professional values, then we'd like to get to know you better!

Position Purpose

Reporting into the Vice President of Business Development, the Paralegal supports the Business Development team in all deals and matters, pre- and post-closing.The candidate will join a highly collaborative and motivated team in a high growth,entrepreneurialenvironment.This is a full-time remote role, but candidates must be located in the Chicago area to come into our offices as needed.

Competencies

At Heartland, all of our team members embody the spirit of Servant Leadership.

• Authentic Listening - Continually listening with an open mind and heart to what is said and unsaid.
• Building Community –Bringing team members together and mobilizing them around our collective purpose and commitment to our communities.
• Commitment to the Growth of the People – Dedicated to the personal and professional growth and development of our team members.
• Conceptualization -Forward thinking and approaching work and challenges with an end-to-end view.
• Empathy – Demonstrating empathy and understanding with others, approaching everything assuming positive intentions.
• Foresight – Taking the past, the present, and the future decision-making process.
• Healing – Focusing on the emotional and physical health of our team members. Offering support and solutions to ensure our team members have balance.
• Persuasion – Building group consensus and buy-in.
• Self-Awareness – Conscious knowledge of personal character, emotions, intentions, and leadership impact.
• Stewardship - Concern for our team members, customers, communities, and the organization as a whole and making good use of all that is available to provide appropriate support.
  
  

Essential Responsibilities

• Support M&A matters, pre- and post-closing.
• File regulatory and legal entity paperwork on behalf of Heartland Veterinary Partners.
• Paralegals will split working on deals to even the workload.
• Current full-time Paralegal goes into the office on a case-by-case basis.
  
  

Requirements/Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate, preferably through an ABA-Approved Paralegal Program, or relevant experience.
• Legal experience in a law firm or in-house is preferred.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  
  

Benefits Offered

• Physical wellness: Health, dental, vision, voluntary life and disability programs, and discounted access to gym memberships
• Mental wellness: Paid time off, flexible work schedules, and EAP
• Financial wellness: Bonus incentives, retirement accounts, retail discounts, and access to financial planning tools
• Professional wellness: Learning and career development solutions
  
  

Pay Range

USD $55,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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