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At Stanley Martin Homes, we believe our team makes the difference in everything we do. That’s why we live by our four values:
Our Team Makes the DifferenceStanley Martin Homes was ranked #12 Largest Private Company in the Greater Washington area by the Washington Business Journal. This achievement highlights Stanley Martin’s growth and success as well as its commitment to its team members and company culture.
Succeed with knowledgeable, driven, and dedicated people working together
We Are Homebuyer Focused
Keep our customers and their satisfaction central to all that we do
We Have a Passion for Excellence
Strive to keep improving with our focus on the Stanley Martin Way
We Do the Right Thing
Act with the highest standards of integrity, every day
The Paralegal will work closely with the General Counsel and other attorneys on a variety of legal, transactional, and operational matters affecting the Company (as experience and aptitude dictate), with a heavy emphasis on real estate transactional activity.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Drafting and reviewing land acquisition contracts and related documents
- Performing title and survey review on the property being acquired
- Reviewing and analyzing other due diligence associated with the acquisition of property
- Assisting in the closing of land acquisition transactions
- Administering legal and operational issues relating to the development, opening, and operation of neighborhoods and the sale of homes
- Summarizing and tracking key contract information, including critical dates
- Maintaining records in the legal department matter management database
- Drafting and reviewing other legal documents, contracts, and correspondence
- Working on corporate governance matters
- Researching, organizing, and analyzing legal or factual information as needed
- Assisting company attorneys on a variety of legal and operational matters to efficiently deliver legal services to the Company
Position Standards:
- Team player
- Reflects a positive personality
- Gets along well with co-workers
- Cares about detail and quality of work product
- Well organized
- Able to manage a heavy workload under deadline pressure
- Process-oriented
- Energetic; self-starter; hard-working
- Communicates verbally and in writing in a clear, thoughtful way
- Comfortable with a variety of technology applications; inclined to use technology to improve the delivery of services
- Represents the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communications
- Adheres to company safety standards and promotes a safe working environment
- Adheres to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Stanley Martin Homes
- Completes other duties as assigned by manager
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Paralegal certification is preferred
- At least 5 years of legal experience
What’s In It For Me:
Stanley Martin expanded into Northern Virginia in 1971, Charlottesville, VA in 2013 and both Richmond, VA and Raleigh, NC in 2014. In 2017, Stanley Martin joined the Daiwa House Group, which provided the opportunity to expand into Atlanta, GA and Charleston, SC in 2018 and again in 2020 into Columbia, SC and Charlotte, NC among other metro areas on the east coast. We are proud of our 50+ years of success and look forward to helping homebuyers find their dream home every day.
To hear from our current team members about why they love working at Stanley Martin, click here.
- Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and VSP, along with employer-paid ST and LT disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid and Aflac supplemental options)
- Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Put your family first with benefits, including 2 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
- Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including access paid annual subscription to Calm, free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
- Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement
- Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave
- Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage
- Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon
- Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet
- Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more
Stanley Martin expanded into Northern Virginia in 1971, Charlottesville, VA in 2013 and both Richmond, VA and Raleigh, NC in 2014. In 2017, Stanley Martin joined the Daiwa House Group, which provided the opportunity to expand into Atlanta, GA and Charleston, SC in 2018 and again in 2020 into Columbia, SC and Charlotte, NC among other metro areas on the east coast. We are proud of our 50+ years of success and look forward to helping homebuyers find their dream home every day.
To hear from our current team members about why they love working at Stanley Martin, click here.
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