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.