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Equity Residential · 11 hours ago

Legal Support Specialist

2 N Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL, 60606, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$71K/yr - $87K/yr

1+ years exp

Equity Residential is a leading multi-family real estate investment trust (REIT) dedicated to creating communities where people thrive. The Legal Support Specialist will assist in managing legal issues related to the company's multi-family residential communities, respond to legal inquiries, and help maintain legal documents and policies.

Property ManagementReal Estate

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains a working knowledge of the laws and regulations affecting the multi-family industry, with special focus on markets where the Company operates

Assumes an active role on the Legal Support team, which has primary responsibility for providing advice on day-to-day legal issues to on-site and regional team members, including resident disputes and questions, lease and document interpretation and review, and ensuring the Company’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations

As assigned, processes and maintains revisions and modifications to applicant and resident-facing materials (i.e. applications, lease documents, etc.), and other operational policies, procedures, reference materials and forms; partners with other members of the Legal Services team to develop and revise such materials and maintains a mechanism for tracking and archiving document and policy changes over time

Actively participates in testing scenarios, pilot programs, and other roll-out strategies established in connection with Property Operations initiatives

Independently responds to a variety of fact-specific inquiries and requests for legal assistance generated by regional, on-site, and corporate team members across all disciplines (e.g., property management, property operations, portfolio management/investments, the central business group, and internal audit)

Monitors the activities of regional and on-site team members and participates in the development and distribution of property management and operational policies, procedures and forms to help streamline property management processes and to ensure that the Company’s apartment communities are being operated and managed in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws

Researches and analyzes facts presented, under the supervision of the Legal Support Senior Manager, and identifies relevant legal issues, researches applicable laws, and formulates advice; escalates issues, when appropriate, to other subject matter experts within the Legal Services team

Operates with a high degree of independence, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively with minimal supervision

Takes initiative to identify and address Legal Support needs, proactively seeking solutions and making informed decisions within the scope of the role

Demonstrates self-direction in developing expertise and staying current on relevant laws and regulations impacting the multi-family industry

Regularly composes correspondence and other written responses to residents, EQR team members, attorneys and governmental agencies

Maintains accurate and timely communications with internal and external clients

Represents the Company in a professional manner at all times; consistently maintains a professional courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers and the general public

Performs other duties as necessary

Qualification

Legal knowledgeMulti-family property managementWritten communicationVerbal communicationCritical thinkingInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsFlexibilityConfidentiality

Required

High school diploma or equivalency is mandatory

Must possess strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with all levels of management, residents and outside legal counsel

Must be flexible, detail-oriented and able to work effectively under deadline pressure

Must be organized and able to prioritize workload, handle a large number of matters at one time and pursue assignments to completion

Must also maintain strict confidentiality as required

Critical thinking and attention to detail are also required