Paralegal

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.

• Support 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Strong desire to learn and collaborate with colleagues. Must maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion at all times.

• 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.

• 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
• Career Wellbeing:
  Leadership Development, Tuition Assistance

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

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.

All aspects of the employment process are merit-based. Every Equity employee is expected to maintain a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Equity Residential does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, sexual/gender identity/expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship status, military (including uniformed service member or protected veteran) status, marital status, genetic characteristic or information, ancestry or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equity Residential also prohibits retaliation against individuals who report harassment or discrimination, or participate in investigations into such conduct.