Paralegal

JOB SUMMARY

The Paralegal will report directly to the General Counsel and will perform work for the Commercial Real Estate Counsel. The Paralegal will be responsible for supporting the General Counsel and Commercial Real Estate Counsel in a variety of matters relating to the Company's legal, real estate acquisitions, growth, record-keeping, store licensing, and general corporate and litigation matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

• Utilize strong organizational, problem-solving, researching, writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Work independently in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining constant focus on producing an excellent and accurate work product while meeting deadlines
• Assist with obtaining all licenses for new stores (alcohol, tobacco, retail, etc.)
• Assist in renewing all licenses on an annual basis
• Review local ordinances and update existing spreadsheet with dates and hours alcohol may be sold
• Research ordinances adopted by local jurisdictions
• Prepare and review drafts of other legal documents
• Review and modify contracts received from vendors and service providers
• Analyze documents and calendar and track critical deadlines
• Assist with preparing corporate documents, including articles of organization, annual minutes, and resolutions
• Prepare and review drafts of documents, including commercial real estate conveyance documents (e.g., purchases, leases, and easements), construction contracts, and other commercial agreements
• Research real property information, including tax records, deeds, and other ownership information
• Organize transaction documents and due diligence materials in commercial real estate transactions
• Compiles, analyzes, and summarizes information
• Coordinates efforts between the Legal Department and other departments, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties, and outside vendors
• Provide support to General Counsel and Commercial Real Estate Counsel in various other projects and tasks

Compliance to Company Standards, Systems, Procedures, and Policies:

• Earns the trust of others through open, honest communication and follow-through
• Self-starter and independently driven to find success
• Plans work and schedules activities, so deadlines and objectives are met
• Respectfully interacts with co-workers, customers, and providers
• Acts with integrity, adheres to company expectations of performance and behavior, abides by work rules, and demonstrates high standards of moral and ethical conduct at all times
• Maintains confidentiality of all company information, is forthcoming in reporting all policy and procedural violations and any wrongdoing to the Sr. Director of Human Resources
• Leads by example in meeting company expectations of performance and behavior as established in the Employee Handbook
• Must be reliable and punctual in reporting to work as scheduled
• May not sign contracts on behalf of the Company
• Available during normal business hours

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have a very strong attention to detail
• Advanced skills in the use of Windows based office software: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized and able to track a project from initial contact through the end of the project
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal format

 EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• A Bachelor’s degree required or combination of experience and education
• 5 years of experience as a paralegal

TRAVEL

• As required

Parker’s is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Parker’s does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.