Mississippi Valley Conservancy is hiring a Paralegal, who will play a vital support role in advancing conservation efforts that benefit wildlife and the local community. This role combines meaningful land trust work with the satisfaction of completing enduring projects that meet the high standards set forth by Conservancy policy and the Land Trust Alliance’s standards, practices, and accreditation requirements.
As part of the Conservancy’s land protection team, the Paralegal position includes responsibilities in the intricacies of managing due diligence for real estate transactions, reviewing title commitments and surveys, preparing legal documents, file organization and maintenance, proofreading and review, administrative responsibilities, preparing reports and outreach communications.
This position may be structured as either full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (24 hours/week), depending on the needs and availability of the selected candidate.
See the full job description here.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter as a single pdf to conservation director, Abbie Church at achurch@mississippivalleyconservancy.org. Applicants should indicate if they are interested in a part-time or full-time position.
Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications submitted by June 6, 2025. Qualified candidates will be invited to interview for the position. Finalists will be invited to a second interview and asked to provide three professional references.
Mississippi Valley Conservancy (MVC) works with conservation-minded individuals and communities who choose to permanently protect land from development that damages wildlife habitats and farmlands. The organization owns and manages nature preserves where they restore prairies, savannas, and woodlands to protect clean water, enhance biodiversity, and protect declining species in this time of global climate change. MVC serves the Wisconsin counties of Buffalo, Crawford, Grant, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Richland, Trempealeau, and Vernon.
ORGANIZATION: Mississippi Valley Conservancy
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled, priority given to applications received prior to June 6, 2025.
