Paralegal/Legal & HR Assistant

We are looking for a motivated, experienced Paralegal / Legal Assistant or equivalent to join our team. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who can work independently and provide high-quality support across a variety of legal and administrative matters. This is a key role that combines traditional paralegal work with HR responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with small claims cases, including drafting complaints and answers, preparing court filings, managing deadlines, coordinating hearings, and enforcing money judgments.
• Support business and property acquisitions, including due diligence, contract preparation, title review, closing coordination, and post-closing matters.
• Handle land use and zoning issues, such as preparing and filing permit applications, variance requests, rezoning matters, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provide HR support, including employee onboarding, maintaining personnel files, assisting with employment policies, compliance with labor laws, and general HR administration.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, correspondence, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Maintain organized case and client files, track deadlines, and manage client communications.
• Perform general administrative and office support tasks as needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
• Strong self-starter mentality with the ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated experience in small claims, real estate/business transactions, land use, and zoning matters (highly preferred).
• Familiarity with HR functions and basic employment law.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal research tools.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant degree is preferred but not required.