Paralegal

Naturion Management Services LLC•Columbia, IL

11d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Naturion is hiring a Paralegal for its Columbia, Illinois office. The role supports the company’s land acquisition process, corporate governance, and workflow management across functional teams. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), the Paralegal drafts and tracks land acquisition documents, supports property acquisition and divestiture due diligence and closings, maintains corporate and project records, and collaborates with internal teams, outside counsel, title companies, vendors, and other stakeholders. The position also contributes to operational improvement and project execution.

Requirements

At least three years of practical experience in a commercial real estate setting, title company, or law firm.
Proven experience reviewing title reports and revising title exceptions.
Proven experience validating legal descriptions and survey accuracy for real estate properties.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, title agencies, landowners, and others.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate and work in a cross-functional team environment.
Experience developing procedures, monitoring work processes, and adhering to an approved budget.
Ability to work with third-party vendors and manage vendor and service agreements effectively.
High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to travel as necessary, approximately less than 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, paralegal studies, or a related field.
Familiarity with environmental, land use, or regulatory permitting.
General familiarity with real estate, title, and county recording practices across different states; specific experience in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri is preferred.
Eagerness to think beyond conventional boundaries.
Familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

Responsibilities

Draft and track land options, purchase contracts, and ancillary agreements.
Prepare closing statements and closing documents with title companies and counsel.
Maintain Naturion’s Option Tracker and Smartsheet workflow, update key dates, track deadlines, and manage signatures.
Order title work, manage title work validation, and communicate title discoveries to internal teams.
Identify and clear title encumbrances.
Manage due diligence and closing processes for property acquisitions, option executions, and property divestitures, including vendor management for due diligence deliverables.
Draft project-related contracts, including construction contracts, leases, and lien waivers.
Draft and execute Naturion’s Master Services Agreement (MSA) workflow process and templates.
Draft and execute employment, consulting, and non-disclosure agreements.
Maintain physical and digital minute books, including resolutions, operating agreements, and ownership records for corporate governance and entity requirements.
Maintain physical and electronic project file repositories.
Use and develop tools to support continuous operational improvement.
Participate in recurring regional legal meetings and provide task and workflow status updates.
Conduct basic legal and public records research.
Assist with other projects as required.
Represent Naturion positively in interactions.