Paralegal
The Scion Group is seeking a Paralegal to join its corporate headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves supporting both corporate and property operations teams by drafting, interpreting, and enforcing legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Paralegal will act as a liaison between property staff and the corporate office, facilitating communication and implementation of legal requirements and company policies.
Key responsibilities include promptly responding to assistance requests from property staff, drafting and revising commercial contracts and housing agreements, and addressing resident complaints, vendor disputes, and regulatory matters. The Paralegal will also support property operations staff with legal and policy-related situations, assist outside counsel on litigation matters, coordinate with counsel on acquisitions, and monitor compliance with vendor insurance requirements and resolution of insurance claims.
The ideal candidate should possess a Paralegal certification and an Associate's degree or higher, with 1-3 years of experience in a law office, corporate legal department, or transactional practice. A strong customer service orientation, ability to work independently, proficiency in commercial contract preparation and review, and familiarity with Microsoft Office and property management systems are essential.
The position offers a base salary range of $60,000 to $90,000, along with a discretionary annual bonus and benefits including paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid maternal and parental leave, and learning reimbursement opportunities. The role is based on-site at Scion’s Chicago corporate headquarters, with standard daytime business hours.