Paralegal

Paralegal – Soqquadro Italiano

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Paralegal to support the legal affairs of Soqquadro Italiano and its subsidiaries. The position reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer and involves a broad range of corporate, governance, regulatory, and litigation support activities.

• Independently review and validate trusts, powers of attorney, deeds, and divorce documents for completeness and compliance with company requirements, escalating legal interpretation issues as needed.
• Assist with the review and drafting of contracts and other legal documentation.
• Manage third‑party vendor files and compliance using Nvendor software, exercising autonomy to resolve vendor‑related compliance issues.
• Maintain accurate records of correspondence, legal documents, and contract files.
• Prepare legal documents and support policy drafting and implementation.
• Serve as a resource for internal staff across departments and coordinate with outside counsel on specific matters.
• Stay current on legislative and regulatory changes impacting the company and its subsidiaries, providing regular summaries or reports upon request.
• Support compliance with NCUA regulations and applicable federal laws (e.g., GLBA, privacy, vendor due diligence expectations).
• Assist with examination support, including document collection and regulatory requests.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent drafting, proofreading, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time in a fast‑paced environment.
• Sound business acumen and critical‑thinking skills.
• Professional interaction with individuals at all levels of the organization and influence others to accept best practices.
• Self‑sufficiency in performing administrative tasks.
• Understanding and compliance with all legal and ethical principles.
• Ability to manage conflicting deadlines tied to business needs and regulatory requirements.
• Accountability for accuracy, timeliness, and escalation of risk.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) tools and their practical applications in legal research, document review, or workflow automation is preferred.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in an in‑house corporate law department and/or law firm, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• North Carolina paralegal certification preferred.
• Experience in real estate and estate planning preferred.
• Experience with contract management platforms (preferred, not required; training provided).
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Location: Winston‑Salem, NC