Paralegal

Hhhunt; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

10 holidays

Adoption benefits

Health care benefits

Rental discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

HHHunt seeks a Paralegal to join our legal team in Virginia, supporting real estate transactions, development, and contract administration. You will draft and organize real estate documents, review contracts, maintain a document repository, and prepare contract summaries to support development decisions.

You will manage key dates, deliverables, and obligations, conduct research, and coordinate with title companies, surveyors, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Real Estate, Business, or related field preferred
• Paralegal certification preferred
• 3–5 years of experience supporting real estate transactions, development, corporate, or contract administration
• Experience in real estate development, land acquisition, or law firm support strongly preferred
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and summarize legal documents and contracts
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, particularly in document and deadline management
• Demonstrated experience in legal drafting skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced development environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with sound judgment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across cross‑functional teams
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, and organize real estate legal documents including purchase and sale agreements, amendments, corporate documents, letters, easements, and ancillary agreements
• Review contracts and supporting documents for completeness, consistency, and alignment with approved terms and business objectives
• Maintain repository of legal documents, ensuring version control, accessibility, and proper filing protocols
• Prepare contract summaries and abstracts highlighting key business and legal terms
• Conduct legal, regulatory, and property-related research to support development decisions
• Establish and manage key dates, deliverables, and obligations for all development-related agreements
• Track contingency periods, closing deadlines, zoning milestones, and expiration timelines
• Support execution process for contracts, including coordination of signatures and document distribution
• Generate and maintain reporting on contract status, risks, and upcoming deadlines
• Maintain records of legal matters, including status updates and outcomes
• Provide general administrative support to the Associate General Counsel and related teams
• Review title commitments, title reports, exception documents, and related due diligence materials for development projects
• Identify and summarize title exceptions, easements, covenants, restrictions, rights-of-way, access matters, and other encumbrances requiring legal or business review
• Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, outside counsel, and internal stakeholders to resolve title and survey issues prior to acquisition, financing, or closing
• Compare surveys against title commitments and project documents to confirm consistency of legal descriptions, access, easements, boundaries, and recorded matters

Skills

Strong communicator

Organized and confident

Focused and motivated

Results‑oriented team player

Attention to detail

Effective written and verbal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies/Legal Studies/Real Estate

Paralegal certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

While other companies just build places to live, at HHHunt we build a better way of life. Founded by Harry H. Hunt III in 1966, HHHunt is a recognized leader in real estate development throughout Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland and South Carolina. It's the people of HHHunt who set us apart and make a positive impact every day. Working for HHHunt means being part of a community and striving to provide the best in all that we do, speaking boldly about new ideas for innovation, and inspiring creativity in the ways we work together. It is HHHunt’s mission to improve the world and how people live by creating meaningful experiences and places of great distinction. We are looking for a Paralegal to join our team. We are looking for YOU!

WHO YOU ARE

• A Strong Communicator.You have clear and effective communication skills, written and verbal, which helps you to connect well with others and develop and maintain effective relationships inside and outside the organization.
• Organized and Confident.You are detail-oriented, composed, and able to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Focused and Motivated.You possess a sense of urgency and go the extra mile to achieve your personal and professional goals.
• A Results-Oriented Team Player.You are united with teammates and follow through on commitments.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Draft, revise, and organize real estate legal documents including purchase and sale agreements, amendments, corporate documents, letters, easements, and ancillary agreements
• Review contracts and supporting documents for completeness, consistency, and alignment with approved terms and business objectives
• Maintain repository of legal documents, ensuring version control, accessibility, and proper filing protocols
• Prepare contract summaries and abstracts highlighting key business and legal terms
• Conduct legal, regulatory, and property-related research to support development decisions
• Establish and manage key dates, deliverables, and obligations for all development-related agreements
• Track contingency periods, closing deadlines, zoning milestones, and expiration timelines
• Support execution process for contracts, including coordination of signatures and document distribution
• Generate and maintain reporting on contract status, risks, and upcoming deadlines
• Maintain records of legal matters, including status updates and outcomes
• Provide general administrative support to the Associate General Counsel and related teams
• Review title commitments, title reports, exception documents, and related due diligence materials for development projects
• Identify and summarize title exceptions, easements, covenants, restrictions, rights-of-way, access matters, and other encumbrances requiring legal or business review
• Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, outside counsel, and internal stakeholders to resolve title and survey issues prior to acquisition, financing, or closing
• Compare surveys against title commitments and project documents to confirm consistency of legal descriptions, access, easements, boundaries, and recorded matters

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Real Estate, Business, or related field preferred
• Paralegal certification preferred
• 3–5 years of experience supporting real estate transactions, development, corporate, or contract administration
• Experience in real estate development, land acquisition, or law firm support strongly preferred
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and summarize legal documents and contracts
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, particularly in document and deadline management
• Demonstrated experience in legal drafting skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced development environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with sound judgment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across cross‑functional teams
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

REWARDS

As a progressive organization meeting the needs of a diverse workforce, in addition to the standard competitive benefits package we also offer birthday day off, 10 holidays, adoption benefits, excellent health care benefits, HHHunt rental discounts, and education assistance‑to name just a few. To learn more about this exciting opportunity to join a great organization, visitwww.hhhunt.com and discover for yourself why we believe,it’s how you live that matters.

The compensation range for Paralegal is $72,427-$90,534/yr based on experience and certifications. Overtime and bonus pay are also available. This position is eligible for HHHunt’s benefits to include, health insurance, vacation, sick leave and 401K.

HHHunt does not ask for or consider current or prior pay in making hiring decisions.

HHHunt is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Travel Required

Yes . Occasional travel to include overnight travel is required

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Microsoft Office Suite Advanced

Advanced

Advanced

Behaviors

Required

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Education

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Business or related field.

Experience

Required

3 years: Experience supporting real estate transactions, development, corporate, or contract administration

Preferred

Experience in real estate development, land acquisition, or law firm support

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