Paralegal

Naturion Management Services•Columbia, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Naturion is hiring a Paralegal for its Columbia, Illinois office. The position supports the company’s growth and operational execution by coordinating land acquisition processes, corporate governance, and workflows across functional teams. The Paralegal reports to the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) and works with project management and operational staff, outside counsel, title companies, vendors, landowners, and other partners. Responsibilities include preparing and tracking real estate acquisition documents, managing title and closing processes, drafting project and business agreements, maintaining corporate and project records, and supporting continuous operational improvement. Travel may be required for approximately less than 10% of the time.

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 of real estate properties.
General familiarity with real estate, title, and county recording practices across different states.
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 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.
Specific experience with real estate, title, and county recording practices in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri.
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 with internal teams.
Identify and clear title encumbrances.
Manage due diligence and closing 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 the 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 and represent Naturion positively in interactions.