Executive Assistant/Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

About Discovery Senior Living

A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.

Find out what makes working at Discovery unique in the world of senior living. Discover Your Purpose!

Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2026

As Executive Assistant / Paralegal, you’ll play an essential role in supporting senior leadership, driving organization and execution, and contributing to the success of a dynamic and growing organization.

Your Role:

As the Executive Assistant / Paralegal, your role includes providing high-level administrative, operational, and project-based support to the General Counsel while ensuring seamless coordination, organization, and execution across key initiatives.

This role is designed with flexibility in mind and may be structured as an Executive Assistant, Paralegal, or a hybrid of both—based on the strengths of the selected candidate. The focus is on execution, organization, and support within a legal environment, rather than requiring a specific legal background.

Position Highlights:

• Status: Full Time
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, business hours with flexibility as needed
• Location: On-site (Corporate Office)
• Rate of Pay: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and executive-level decision-making
• High-impact role supporting key legal and business initiatives
• Fast-paced, collaborative corporate environment
• Opportunity to grow your skill set across administrative, operational, and project-based work

What You’ll Do:

• Manage and support project execution, tracking timelines, deliverables, and follow-ups under the direction of the SVP General Counsel
• Serve as a liaison between legal leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholders
• Prepare, edit, and organize documents, reports, and presentations
• Coordinate meetings including agendas, materials, and action items
• Maintain organized filing systems and documentation processes
• Assist with administrative and operational workflows within the Legal function
• Support expense tracking, invoice coordination, and reporting
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Manage multiple priorities while anticipating needs and ensuring timely execution of tasks

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is required
• 5+ years of experience in an Executive Assistant, Administrative, Paralegal, or similar support role
• Background in legal environments is a plus, but not required
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to support senior leadership with professionalism and confidence
• High attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Comfortable learning and utilizing new tools and technologies
• Ability to work on-site and collaborate in a corporate environment

Why Join Us

Our Culture & Values

So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by certain, core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.

Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and career growth opportunities, wellness-related benefits, and additional support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly.

Employment Scam Warning

We only post jobs on our official careers site and accept applications through that platform. We do not conduct interviews via text or social media or ask for personal or banking information.

Regulatory Compliance & Background Screening

Discovery Senior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, background screening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required background screenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-based screening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and other screenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct or indirect resident access.

Certain positions may be subject to additional requirements under federal programs, including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well as state-specific licensing or regulatory agencies. Screening requirements vary by role and jurisdiction, and candidates must meet all applicable standards as a condition of employment. These measures support regulatory compliance and help maintain a safe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members.

Employment in Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required to complete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit: