Paralegal

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The position: Under attorney supervision, the Paralegal is responsible for supporting all functions of the in-house legal department, including contracts and contracts lifecycle management, corporate governance, and litigation. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, strong communication abilities, and a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new legal concepts, tools, and processes. This role requires someone who takes initiative, can manage projects independently, and collaborates effectively across teams.

• Draft, review, and revise a variety of contracts and legal documents, including property management agreements, non-disclosure agreements, master service agreements, amendments, and assignments.
• Manage the contract lifecycle process, including tracking, coordinating, and following contracts from intake to execution.
• Work cross-functionally with key internal stakeholders and business units to advance transactions and resolve legal matters.
• Support corporate governance, including the preparation and management of organizational documents, resolutions, and general entity upkeep.
• Provide litigation support, including managing discovery and e-discovery; coordinating with outside counsel; assisting with subpoenas, document holds, and internal investigations; and tracking litigation deadlines and case statuses.
• Help manage legal budgets, including reviewing and tracking outside counsel invoices.
• Provide both substantive and administrative support to the Chief Legal Officer, including gathering legal information, conducting research, and preparing summaries and reports.
• Contribute to special projects and legal initiatives as needed.

Education & Experience:

• 5+ years of paralegal experience, preferably with an in-house legal team or at a large regional or national law firm.
• Significant experience with contracts and litigation, preferably civil or commercial litigation.
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign. Experience with a contract lifecycle management platform is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to read documents, computer screens and data
• Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer
• May occasionally be required to lift or carry items such as files or office supplies weighing up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• In office, hybrid role preferred but will consider remote options as well 
• The office is an open setting which may include bright lights, constant noises and distractions

Join RPM Living and experience exceptional benefits designed to enhance your life.

• Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community
  
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates 
  
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs
  
• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
  
• 401(k) with robust company match 
  
• Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans
  
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
  
• Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days
  
• Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts)

Employment with RPM Living is contingent upon successful completion of a background check as local and federal state requires, and possession of a valid driver's license.

RPM Living participates in E-Verify. For more information, see the E-Verify Participation Poster and the Right to Work Poster.

RPM Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.