Paralegal Assistant

Vista Applied Solutions Group Inc; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal solutions company in North Carolina seeks a Paralegal to manage legal documents, conduct research, and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have a four-year or paralegal degree and 3-5+ years of experience in real estate, corporate governance, and litigation. Strong communication skills and proficiency in legal software are essential. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or two-year paralegal degree preferred.
• 3–5+ years of paralegal experience across real estate, corporate governance, and litigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and organize legal documents.
• Manage critical deadlines and conduct research.
• Draft, review, and revise leases and corporate records.

Skills

Legal terminology understanding

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Four-year degree or two-year paralegal degree

Tools

eCourts

Lexis-Nexis legal software

Job description

This role is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and organizing legal documents; managing critical deadlines; conducting research; and ensuring accurate and compliant recordkeeping. The Paralegal serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, external counsel, courts, and regulatory agencies, contributing to efficient legal operations and supporting the organization’s strategic and compliance objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Real Estate

• Draft, review, and review leases, amendments, easements, purchase agreements, and related documents.
• Perform title searches and assist in commercial real estate transactions.
• Manage due diligence processes, including document collection, tracking deadlines, and preparing summaries.

Corporate Governance

• Maintain corporate records and ensure compliance with relevant state and federal law.
• Prepare, review, and revise bylaws, policies, regulations, minutes, resolutions, and other governing documents.
• Prepare, review, and revise board and management presentations and reports.
• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Conduct legal research, organize case files, and maintain litigation calendars.
• Coordinate deposition scheduling, document production, trial preparation, and witness logistics.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Four-year degree or two-year paralegal degree preferred.
• 3–5+ years of paralegal experience across real estate, corporate governance, and litigation.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Proficiency in eCourts and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of Lexis-Nexis legal software and AI (ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision