Equity Residential is seeking an enterprising and organized Paralegal to assist in the administration of litigation-related and other legal issues for their multi-family residential and mixed-use properties. The role involves supporting in-house attorneys and outside counsel, managing litigation compliance, and tracking legal developments.
Responsibilities
- Support experienced in-house litigators with all aspects of major commercial, class action, and mass tort disputes and related compliance projects
- Collaborate with outside counsel to administer litigation and compliance plans
- Coordinate and manage discovery obligations, such as issuing document retention holds, collecting and transmitting documents, and organizing interviews and depositions
- Track and summarize relevant legal developments, including researching new statutes, regulations, and case law
- Maintain case files and deadlines
Skills
- Current paralegals handling complex litigation work (major commercial disputes, class actions, or similar) as well as current college seniors and recent college graduates are highly encouraged to apply
- A strong interest in legal work is required
- A paralegal certificate is a strong plus
- An interest in attending law school in the medium term (2-3 years) is a strong plus
- A strong desire to learn and collaborate with colleagues is a must
- Must maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion at all times
- Proficiency with Microsoft and Google products, including Excel/Sheets
- Familiarity with and/or a willingness to learn how to use legal research and data processing/review tools, such as Westlaw/Lexis/Bloomberg and Relativity
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision care and wellness programs
- Paid holidays
- Annual vacation time
- Paid sick leave
- New parent benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Competitive Compensation
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Rent Discounts
- FSA/HSA
- Company-paid life & disability insurance
- Paid Community Service Hours
- Leadership Development
- Tuition Assistance
Company Overview
- Equity Residential (EQR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT). It was founded in 1967, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://equityapartments.com.