Paralegal

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building sustainable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Washington DC, Fairstead owns a portfolio of more than 25,000 apartments across 28 states that includes 17,000 units under management. Fairstead’s commitment to communities is realized through a comprehensive platform that leverages in-house expertise in acquisitions, development, design and construction, asset management, and property management.

Fairstead’s primary mission is to provide high quality housing to all regardless of income, and to make our stakeholders feel “Right at Home.” We accomplish this through an empathetic and innovative approach, and by utilizing our interdisciplinary platform as an investor, developer, owner, and operator.

Fairstead’s Core Values: Innovation, Determination, Integrity, Humility, Empathy and Partnerships

The Paralegal assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review, research, investigations, fact checking, and trial preparation. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Perform legal and factual research. 

• Perform records research. 

• Identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes, and other pertinent material. 

• Organize and analyze information. 

• Cross-check and validate information. 

• Prepare written reports. 

• Draft legal documents including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts, and legal memoranda. 

• Help prepare legal arguments, applications, declarations, and motions. 

• Prepare correspondence. 

• Check and edit legal forms and documents for accuracy. 

• Build and maintain databases and files. 

• Organize and track case files. 

• Review and monitor new and updated laws and regulations. 

• Maintain law library. 

• Co-ordinate law office activities such as subpoena delivery. 

• Locate and interview witnesses. 

• Help with trial preparation including witness lists, exhibits and trial binders. 

• Assist the lawyer in the courtroom. 

• Perform other related duties as required. 

 Benefits 

• Generous employer contribution for Medical and Dental through United Healthcare. 

• Employer Paid Vision Plans. 

• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%. 

• 12 paid Holidays. 

• 15 days of PTO. 

• 7 Sick days. 

• Employer Paid Life Insurance. 

• Flexible Spending Account. 

• Nationwide Pet Insurance. 

• Disability Insurance. 

• Laser Correction Discount. 

• Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform the job successfully, the following skills and/or experience is required to qualify for the position. 

• Bachelor’s degree, or paralegal certification. 

• Thorough knowledge of legal principles and practices. 

• Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques. 

• Thorough knowledge of legal terminology. 

• Thorough knowledge of legal communication principles and practices. 

• In depth knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations. 

• Relevant computer software knowledge and experience. 

• 3-5 years in a corporate law firm, real estate firm or investment firm. 

• Able to effectively present and information and respond to questions from management, vendors, and associates. 

• Adhere to tight deadlines and quick turnaround for deliverables. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment where adaptability is imperative. 

• Strong written and oral skills. 

• Accurate with a strong attention to detail. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 

Diversity in backgrounds and experiences is key to Fairstead’s success. Being an equal opportunity employer is a central tenet of our philosophy that shapes who we are and the communities we serve. Our goal is to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, location, and other market benchmarks.