Paralegal in Gainesville, FL

The Collier Companies is seeking an In-House Paralegal

This is an on-site role, reporting out of The Collier Companies Florida Home Office in Gainesville, which offers beautiful natural areas, a temperate climate, and tremendous educational, cultural, and commercial opportunities. Gainesville was recently ranked as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

After strategic review, we would like to open the opportunity to converse about a long-term career path in Gainesville, FL. We are looking for top talent and host an incredible opportunity with a great organization!

Perks – The good stuff:

• The Collier Companies matches up to 100% on 10% of your total compensation for 401(K)
• Vacation & Personal Time (PTO increases with length of service, in addition to an increasing hourly accrual rate per pay period) Plus 10 company holidays!
• Stylish TCC logo attire provided
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Group & Supplemental Life Insurance policy options
• Healthcare reimbursement account & legal services insurance.
• Career growth opportunities
• Industry education opportunities

Our Commitment to You – Our Greatest Asset: 

The Collier Companies is a fast-growing company that fosters a professional attitude and a strong team spirit. We are committed to training our employees well, honoring their achievements, and promoting from within. The people who work here are outgoing, caring, and proud of what they do. If you’re someone who welcomes responsibility and enjoys getting involved, you’ll fit right in.

Skills & Requirements:

1. Highly organized and demonstrates efficient and effective verbal and written communications.

2. One (1) to Five (5) years’ experience in civil litigation with a preference toward candidates with experience in matters of Landlord/Tenant and Creditor’s Rights is preferred. More experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.  

2. Proven ability to independently manage all aspects of case management including preparation and e-filing of pleadings, scheduling hearings and conferences, calendar management, and organization and maintenance of litigation files. Knowledge of any of the following additional areas is preferred in a candidate: Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, real estate sales and closings, legal research, corporate filing and record keeping, estate planning document preparation.

3. Proficiency with Florida Courts E-Portal System, Microsoft Office (including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams). Preference given to candidates with experience with Entrata, Clio, or other client-based systems.

4. High Emotional Intelligence, excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to interface with colleagues at all levels, by virtue of professional competence, personal integrity, and personal style.

5. Proven ability to handle stressful situations, a diverse and high-volume workload, and provide value in a calm and professional manner.

6. Flexibility and strong analytic and problem-solving ability. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Proven success in managing multiple tasks and priorities.

Our Culture – How We’re Different:

The Collier Companies is a fast-growing company that fosters a professional attitude and a strong team spirit. We are committed to training our teams well, honoring their achievements, and promoting from within. Our team is highly focused on both personal and professional growth, building a strong relationship with our residents, and creating an environment that each of our residents can call home.

• At The Collier Companies, we recognize TEAM MEMBERS for being the foundation of our success which aligns with our internal mission statement PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR TEAM MEMBERS IN BECOMING THEIR BEST SELVES.
• Our external mission is PROUDLY MAKING YOUR HOME THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS.
• We are good STEWARDS to each other, believe in collaboration and support one another to achieve our missions.
• We PRIDE ourselves on working and growing with the principles taught in “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, written by Stephen Covey.
• The Collier Companies Team Members are committed to CANI (Constant & Never-Ending Improvement) & to utilizing our I&R (Initiative & Resourcefulness) to find solutions that are BOTH E&E (Efficient & Effective) that we implement via IIT (I Intend To ____)
• We are committed to ONGOING LEARNING – At The Collier Companies & sponsor book clubs, training, and mentorship to support the professional and personal growth of our team.
• We also have our internal learning program called Collier College that is based on the structure and teachings from the Nathan Collier Master of Science in Real Estate program at the University of Florida.
• GROWTH – We have a goal to double in size within the coming decade! Our team members have a FIRE IN THE BELLY and hold the torch with a BURNING SENSE OF URGENCY!
• We bring STABILITY into the marketplace and to our residents with a LONG-TERM HOLD strategy. This benefits our human capital, finances, and customer experience.
• ROOTED – We are privately owned and have been in business since the 1970’s. We currently own and manage over 12,000 apartment homes and we’re pacing over 1,000 new apartment home construction starts each year.

At The Collier Companies, it is all about people. Our Residents depend on us to be observant, interested in their lives, and quick to respond to their needs. We enjoy working with them and with each other. Every day is different: rewarding, challenging, and fun. When someone lives in one of our communities, they are entrusting us with providing their Home, something fundamental to their emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being and we consider that both a wonderful Honor and a significant Duty that we are passionate about. We ask all that join us to commit to doing likewise.

PROUDLY MAKING YOUR HOME THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS WHILE SUPPORTING TEAM MEMBERS TO BECOME THEIR BEST SELVES

Background checks are an employment requirement. Upon submission of your application, you will be invited to complete our candidate assessment.

These are required steps in the hiring process.

The Collier Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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