Paralegal (Real Estate Litigation-Regulatory Compliance)

Location:

U-Haul International, Inc. seeks a full-time hybrid Real Estate / Risk and Regulatory Compliance Paralegal with at least 2 years of relevant experience to join its Legal Department. Experience in one or more of these areas is preferred. 

Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will provide in-house paralegal support to include, but not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities per area of expertise:

Real Estate:

• Coordinate and assist in eminent domain and condemnation proceedings.

• Research and analyze local zoning regulations and ordinances; manage cases involving property code violations.

• Prepare and submit applications for conditional use permits, zoning variances, and other land-use permits.

• Monitor compliance with land-use permits and zoning approval.

• Assist in drafting and filing legal responses to code enforcement actions, permit disputes, and property condemnations.

• Collaborate with attorneys, property owners, developers, and regulatory bodies.

• Maintain detailed records of condemnation proceedings, code violations, and permit approvals.

• Main point of contact for real estate matters via phone, email and hearings.

Risk and Regulatory Compliance:

• Conduct comprehensive legal research on evolving federal, state, and local regulations, focusing on risk management, compliance, and industry-specific legislation.

• Monitor and track regulatory developments, including proposed bills, new regulations, and case law updates.

• Assist in the interpretation and application of regulations, advising internal business groups on compliance strategies.

• Develop and maintain a regulatory tracking system to organize and streamline updates on key legal and regulatory changes affecting business operations.

• Prepare detailed reports and summaries of regulatory changes, highlighting potential impacts on company policies, procedures, and risk management strategies.

• Collaborate with risk management teams to identify regulatory risks and recommend proactive measures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.

• Support the drafting of company policies and procedures to align with current regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will:

• Have 2 or more years of relevant experience in a law firm, public, or corporate environment and be familiar with litigation fundamentals, e.g., evidentiary and procedural rules, proper file management, attorney-client privilege.

• Be responsive, responsible, practical, proactive, organized, and detail oriented.

• Have outstanding verbal and written communication skills; a strong work ethic; sound judgment; and good time management habits.

• Work well both independently and as part of a team.

• Enjoy a fast-paced and challenging environment. 

• Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Prior experience with Bloomberg Law, Westlaw, GovHawk and Legal Tracker are preferred, but not required.

Education:

• Associate Degree (or higher) or certificate in paralegal or legal studies or the equivalent in experience.

U-Haul Offers:

• Full Medical coverage 

• Prescription plans 

• Dental & Vision Plans 

• New indoor fitness gym 

• Gym Reimbursement Program 

• Registered Dietitian Program  

• Weight Watchers  

• Onsite medical clinic for you and your family 

• Career stability 

• Opportunities for advancement 

• Valuable on-the-job training 

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University® 

• Business and travel insurance 

• You Matter Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days  

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 

• 401(k) Savings Plan 

• Life insurance 

• Critical Illness/Group Accident 

• 24-hour physician available for kids 

• MetLaw Legal program 

• MetLife auto and home insurance 

• Mindset App Program 

• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more 

• LifeLock Identity Theft 

• Savvy consumer wellness programs - from health care tips to financial wellness 

• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program 

• U-Haul Federal Credit Union 

• Wellness Program

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products.  The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.   

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.