Legal Coordinator – McKinley Homes
Norcross, GA
Full Time
Mid Level
About McKinley Homes
McKinley Homes is a fast-growing real estate development and construction company committed to building high-quality communities throughout the Southeast. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Coordinator to join our team. This role supports our leadership team across a wide range of real estate and litigation matters.
Key Responsibilities
Litigation Support
Qualifications
McKinley Homes is a fast-growing real estate development and construction company committed to building high-quality communities throughout the Southeast. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Coordinator to join our team. This role supports our leadership team across a wide range of real estate and litigation matters.
Litigation Support
- Assist in managing litigation files, including construction defect claims, vendor disputes, and insurance-related matters.
- Coordinate with outside counsel, track case deadlines, and maintain updated case calendars.
- Prepare, organize, and review legal documents, pleadings, discovery responses, and correspondence.
- Collect, analyze, and organize evidence and project records for ongoing or potential litigation.
- Support preparation and review of real estate documents, including purchase agreements, easements, leases, closing packages, and title commitments.
- Coordinate with internal teams, lenders, and closing attorneys to facilitate timely closings on land acquisitions and dispositions.
- Maintain organized files and databases for real estate transactions, permits, and project documentation.
- Research property records, zoning ordinances, and land use regulations as needed.
- Draft routine agreements, letters, notices, and internal memos.
- Assist with corporate governance tasks, including maintaining company records, operating agreements, and licenses.
- Support compliance, risk management, and insurance processes.
- Help manage document retention, filing systems, and company contract archives.
- 3–5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in litigation, real estate, or construction.
- Strong understanding of legal procedures, document preparation, and case management.
- Experience working with real estate closings, title matters, or development-related documentation is highly preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with document management systems a plus.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with attorneys, executives, and project teams.
- Paralegal certificate or associate degree preferred; bachelor’s degree required.
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