Equity Residential ยท 2 days ago
Paralegal Intern - Spring 2026
2 N Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL, 60606, US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20.50/hr - $20.50/hr
Start in 2026 SpringEquity Residential is an industry-leading multi-family REIT headquartered in downtown Chicago. The Paralegal Intern will support the Legal team by assisting with transactional legal work related to real estate investments and will gain hands-on exposure to legal aspects of real estate transactions within a publicly traded REIT.
Property ManagementReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support attorneys and the Legal team with transactional matters related to acquisitions, dispositions, developments, financings, leasing, and 1031 exchanges
Assist with drafting, reviewing, and organizing transaction-related documents under attorney supervision
Help track critical dates, maintain transaction files, and support closing processes
Assist with legal due diligence, research, and responses to internal inquiries
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Investments, Development, Capital Markets, and Tax on legal support needs
Qualification
Required
Strong organizational, research, and written communication skills
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and document management tools
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States (we do not offer this program under OPT or CPT or sponsor work visas)
Preferred
Prefer rising Junior or Senior students pursuing a degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Pre-Law, Business, Real Estate, or a related field
Familiarity with legal research tools is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Comprehensive wellness program
Pet insurance
New parent benefits
Paid time off for community service projects
Rent discounts on Equity Residential apartment homes
Company
Equity Residential
Equity Residential (EQR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT).
Founded in 1967
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1993-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Kristin Hupfer
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Customer Experience
David Lane
Vice President, Property Management
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