Jobs in Baton Rouge, Louisiana | December 2024 Opportunities

Our client is a highly respected legal firm and looking to identify a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join their team on a full-time basis, supporting a group of attorneys in Baton Rouge, LA. The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will perform various substantive legal duties under the supervision and direction of the attorneys in the Business practice group. The ideal candidate will have strong technology skills, work ethic, and attention to detail, with an understanding of real estate, contracts, and transactional law.This role is 100% onsite, and offers a competitive compensation and generous benefits package. The position offers a stellar workplace culture, including a family like atmosphere, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities. The attorneys foster strong teamwork and appreciate the value of the contributions by the individual in this role.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Assists with all aspects of complex commercial real estate and corporate transactions, including creating disbursement statements, closing documents, and title policies. Past experience should include experience in all stages of the pre and post-closing process for commercial real estate and finance transactions, including, without limitation, communicating with parties to yield a seamless and efficient closing, ordering title, title review and clearance, preparing title commitments, obtaining payoff letters, submitting title requirements to lender, organization of loan documents, balancing and disbursing closed files, and issuing final title policies.Analyzes title documents, real property legal descriptions and surveys;Coordinates with outside title companies and law firms regarding title insurance policy issues and satisfaction of closing conditions.Addresses post-closing matters and oversees preparation of closing binders.Drafts UCC financing statements, contracts, financial documents, resolutions and corporate documents.Meet position billing requirements and required deadlines.Qualifications and Skills Required:A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required. A four-year college degree and/or a certificate in paralegal studies is preferred. Significant prior experience may be substituted for a combination of the educational requirements.A minimum of 3-5 years of paralegal experience in the Business/Corporate or commercial real estate area is required.Must have a high level of computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office Software Suite and a working knowledge of a document management system.Ability to utilize current technology is required. Experience using electronic resources and support software is strongly preferred.Excellent time management, organizational abilities, attention to detail and strong proofreading skills are also required.

Position: Non-Profit Office & Benefits Manager Reports to: Executive DirectorAbout us: Louisiana Clean Fuels is a 501(c)(3) U.S. Department of Energy designated coalition in the Clean Cities and Communities partnership. We strive to build partnerships with local and statewide organizations in the public and private sectors to adopt: Alternative and renewable fuels, idle-reduction measures,fuel economy improvements, and new clean transportation technologies, as they emerge.Position Summary: LCF is seeking a skilled office and benefits manager to join our small but dynamic team. In this role, you’ll oversee daily office operations, manage administrative and human resources tasks, and support the smooth functioning of our office. We are looking for someone with excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as a commitment to maintaining a positive and efficient workplace. Accounting Support:Manage financial documentation and assist as a secondary point person for the annual financial audit and scheduled compliance audits Facilitate receipt collection and approval process for the company credit card statements and assist staff with submittal of expense reportsReceivables: Monitor all payment portals for membership dues payments, donations, or sponsorships and document payments Payables: Facilitate tracking, payment, and documentation of all payables Assist the YPTC staff with month end closing and other financial analysis and accounting tasks as needed Administrative:Managing the everyday functions of the office including maintenance and oversight of supplies and materials. Serve as the liaison and representative to building management.Define procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records.Establish standards and procedures, measuring results and making necessary adjustments.Managing the office, maintaining phone and internet systems, ordering supplies, maintaining and improving organizational systems, ensuring security protocols, and proposing and managing contracts with vendorsCoordinating internal meetings and team building activities in order to build community and sense of ownership within the organizationBook business travel arrangements for staffEnsure that dues paying member accounts are maintained in the company databaseMonitor and make sure meeting rooms are booked on schedule and they are clean and orderlyMaintain organization’s status with the Secretary of State and other relevant agenciesHR & Benefits:Manage HR tasks for small nonprofit to help in timekeeping, data encoding, and other clerical tasks.Manage benefits programs and make recommendations to management by studying employee requirements, trends, and developments in benefits offered by other non profits.Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements. Informs employees of benefit usage by preparing and distributing benefit reports.Manages benefits for staff by coaching, counseling, and mentoring employees.Resolves employee questions and problems by interpreting policies and procedures.Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.Skills and Competencies:A background check is required for this positionExperience working for a nonprofit, startup, or other fast-paced environment where wearing many hats is needed2-3 years of bookkeeping experience2-3 years of experience or skill managing the day-to-day operations of an office, such as supervising office personnel, preparing payroll, coordinating office tasks, or hiring and onboarding new employees.Corporate meeting planning experience a plus, but not requiredAbility to work with minimal supervision, ability to manage multiple priorities, and work in a deadline driven environmentProficient with computer applications – ADP, Salesforce, and a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn and master other computer technology/software programs as needed. Good command of Internet usageExperience with entering invoices and managing accounts payableHighly professional demeanor, able to work successfully with a wide variety of constituents including stakeholders, board members, volunteers, interns, and professional consultants High levels of integrity, trustworthiness, flexibility, compassion, and humor are necessary to address the practicalities of a growing nonprofit, along with the creativity and persistence required to elicit new thinking and change Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Solid verbal, written and interpersonal communications skillsCompensation:This position may be part-time or full-time from 25-40 hours per week, depending on qualifications of the candidate and their ability to complete tasks in a timely mannerHybrid work environment: Minimum of 18 hours per week in-person at our office in Downtown Baton RougeSalary: Depending on experienceLCF offers a benefits package including paid time off and health care packageHow to Apply: Send resume, references, cover letter, and salary requirements to Ann@louisianacleanfuels.org