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Equity Residential · 1 day ago

Senior Paralegal

Greater Chicago Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$94K/yr - $115K/yr

7+ years exp

Equity Residential is a leading REIT based in Chicago, dedicated to providing exceptional living experiences. The Senior Paralegal will manage the company's complex litigation portfolio, support in-house and external counsel, and oversee compliance and litigation strategies.

Property ManagementReal Estate

Hiring Manager

Keith Teresi

Responsibilities

Support the investigation and handling of claims and matters in suit and pre-litigation

Serve as the primary point of contact for and take charge of electronic discovery processes, including the strategic collection and initial review of documents

Review and summarize complex litigation pleadings and orders, and maintain a tracker of relevant industry litigation

Develop and manage discovery databases and innovative data tracking methodologies for litigation and related inquiries

Collaborate closely with internal and external legal teams to devise and implement efficient litigation management strategies

Administer the company’s litigation matters with precision, including the rigorous tracking of litigation holds and our internal matter management system

Conduct online research using a variety of electronic research resources

Proactively support and/or lead compliance-focused projects and activities

Perform other litigation-related tasks as assigned

Perform some administrative duties (e.g., calendar events and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)

Qualification

Litigation managementE-discovery toolsLegal researchData analysisProject managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailTeam collaborationConfidentialityFlexibility

Required

A minimum of 7 years of extensive experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department is required

A college degree is required

Demonstrated expertise in managing all phases of sophisticated commercial and/or class action litigation

Superior communication and interpersonal skills essential for effective liaising with all levels of management, colleagues, and outside legal counsel

Exceptional writing, organizational, and project management skills, and the capacity for critical analysis of complex issues and information

Expertise preparing witnesses for deposition, internal investigations, and assisting attorneys with client interviews by gathering critical information

Must be highly flexible, detail-oriented, and capable of prioritizing a substantial workload, managing numerous matters concurrently, and independently completing assignments

Must maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion at all times

Proficient with a suite of tools, including Microsoft and Google programs, Relativity and or similar litigation review tools

Particular expertise required in Westlaw or LexisNexis and PACER

Possesses a strong working knowledge of Microsoft and Google programs, database systems, and specialized e-discovery tools

Advanced proficiency in Excel is required for data analysis and case management