Paralegal

Equity Residential; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision care

Paid holidays and vacation time

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Rent Discounts

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid Community Service Hours

Job summary

A leading real estate firm is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to support litigation administration and collaborate with attorneys. This role involves managing legal disputes, conducting research, and maintaining case files. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational skills, a paralegal certificate, or an interest in pursuing law school. The position offers a salary range of $82,000 to $101,000 per year, alongside a range of wellbeing benefits including medical, dental, and paid community service hours.

Qualifications

• Current paralegals handling complex litigation work encouraged to apply.
• Strong interest in legal work.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support in-house litigators and manage major legal disputes.
• Collaborate with outside counsel for litigation plans.
• Coordinate and manage discovery obligations.
• Research and summarize legal developments.
• Maintain case files and manage deadlines.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Team player

Strong communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft and Google products

Education

Paralegal certificate

Interest in law school

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Bloomberg

Relativity

Job description

We are currently seeking an enterprising, organized and analytical Paralegal to take an active role in the day-to-day administration of litigation-related and other legal issues associated with the operation of multi-family residential and mixed-use properties owned by the Company.

Responsibilities include support of in-house attorneys and outside counsel in overseeing the development of policies and legal guidance for the human resources team and other business teams, investigations, discovery, and resolution of disputes.

Please note: Our current onsite work schedule requires attendance from Monday through Thursday each week, with remote work permitted on Fridays.

Who you are:

• Motivated and eager to learn.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Team player and accountable.

What you’ll do:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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. Alternatively, 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. Expect to improve your communication, writing, and project management skills.
• Must maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion at all times.

Software and Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft and Google products, including Excel/Sheets, is preferred.
• 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.

Salary: $82,000 - $101,000 per year; in addition to base salary, a discretionary annual bonus is provided.

The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

Highlights of the wellbeing benefits for Full-time employees include:

• Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, vision care and wellness programs
• Social Wellbeing: Paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits, adoption assistance
• Financial Wellbeing: Competitive Compensation, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life & disability insurance
• Community Wellbeing: Paid Community Service Hours

Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.

Equity Residential is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. No job applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, sexual/gender identity, age, disability, pregnancy, national origin, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Equity Residential is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Equity Residential has a smoke-free workplace environment.