New Construction Paralegal - Residential Home Builder

Job Description

Job Description

New Construction Paralegal – Residential Home Builder

Location: Delaware (On-site)
Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Industry: Residential Construction / Real Estate Development

About the Role:

We are a high-growth residential home builder seeking an experienced New Construction Paralegal to join our team in Delaware. In this role, you’ll be the key legal and operational support for our land, development, and sales teams—managing critical legal documentation across the homebuilding process from land acquisition to contract execution to settlement.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and review new home sales contracts, addenda, disclosures, and closing documents

• Coordinate with title companies, lenders, buyers, and internal departments to ensure seamless closings

• Support land development legal work, including title review, permitting, easements, and zoning compliance

• Manage contract deadlines , contingencies, escrow tracking, and document follow-up

• Maintain organized legal records for active projects, settlements, and land transactions

• Collaborate with outside counsel and internal leadership on legal compliance and risk management

• Research local/state real estate laws and regulations as they relate to land use and residential construction

• Assist with HOA documents, development agreements, and post-closing filings

What You Bring:

• 3+ years of experience as a Paralegal , ideally in new home construction, real estate law, or land development

• Solid knowledge of Delaware real estate and construction law

• Excellent attention to detail with strong document drafting and proofreading skills

• Experience working with contracts, closings, permits, and titles

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document systems

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

• Paralegal Certificate preferred but not required if equivalent experience is present

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a fast-growing builder that’s reshaping neighborhoods and communities

• Enjoy a stable full-time role with opportunities to grow your career

• Work alongside a supportive, high-performance team

• Competitive compensation package + benefits (available upon request)

Apply Today
If you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and want to make a lasting impact in residential real estate development, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team!