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\nTrust for Public Land (TPL) is the leader of a movement to connect everyone in America to the outdoors. A national nonprofit, TPL partners with communities to create high-quality parks and protect public lands—especially in communities that need them most—to improve public health, create social cohesion, strengthen historic and cultural connection to place, and increase climate resilience. Since 1972, TPL has protected more than 4 million acres of public land, created more than 5,500 parks, trails, schoolyards, and iconic outdoor places, generated over $112 billion in public funding for parks and public lands, and connected nearly 10 million people to the outdoors. To learn more, visit tpl.org.
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\nPosition Summary:
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\nThe Legal Assistant provides legal and other support to attorneys to further Trust for Public Land’s land protection and park creation priorities, working primarily in California. Primary responsibilities are assisting in the documentation and completion of transactions and activities that are legally sound and consistent with Trust for Public Land’s mission, authority, policies and procedures. The focus of the work is real property transactions. Candidates with experience as real property specialists (including those at governmental agencies, whether at local, state or Federal level) are encouraged to apply.
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\nEssential Functions:\n

Drafts and proofs land acquisition and disposition agreements, real estate closing documentation, park design and construction contracts, and other legal documents for counsel review
Orders and reviews title documents, surveys, environmental assessments, and other due diligence reports, as assigned by counsel
Reviews, analyzes and summarizes legal documents necessary for tracking and reporting on the legal status of projects
Coordinates the closing of projects to ensure that transactions close within commercially reasonable timeframes, including preparing closing packages, working with title companies, following up on closing documentation, and closing legal files in accordance with internal policies
Independently interacts and coordinates with project/program staff and outside parties
Word processes, edits, assembles, copies and distributes complex legal documents
Creates and maintains electronic legal files
Monitors and updates legal calendar; maintains form file and legal library
Tracks timely payment of real estate taxes and prepares and files real estate tax exemption applications where appropriate
Works as part of a nationwide team of attorneys and legal assistants

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\nOther Responsibilities: As needed, and as time allows, the Legal Assistant will assist with additional legal services as assigned
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\nQualifications:\n\n

Strong commitment to TPL’s shared values (Belonging, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Hope) to effectively work across the organization.
Bachelor's degree preferred
Three years of progressively responsible real estate transactional experience and legal administration is required
Paralegal or legal assistant certification is a plus but not required
Self-motivated with an ability to work without direct supervision, prioritize work in the absence of specific instructions, and exercise good judgment in identifying and solving problems
Ability to interpret and take initiative within broadly defined policies and practices
Strong organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills with an ability to maintain a sense of humor and composure when dealing with diverse personalities and work styles
Capable of multi-tasking, working under pressure, and meeting deadlines in a decentralized environment
Detail and results oriented
Excellent oral and written communications skills

\nCompensation:
\nTrust for Public Land is a flexible work environment, where work arrangements may be fully remote, hybrid, or in office. While we encourage candidates who are located near a Trust for Public Land office that is not a requirement and, regardless of location, the employee may elect to work remotely.. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Trust for Public Land’s comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation and sick pay plus holidays, a year end office closure, and a 403(b)-retirement plan, currently with up to a 7% company match. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience; the anticipated hiring range for this position is $72,301 to $75,000 annually.
\nTrust for Public Land’s active goal is to be an inclusive and equitable place to work and build community. As the organization actively works to eliminate racial and other disparities it welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skillsets. We are open to the possibility that a great candidate for this job may not precisely meet all the above criteria; if you believe you are the right person for this job and can persuasively make that case, we encourage you to apply.
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