Paralegal

We’re hiring immediately! Your Opportunity Scion is paving a path in student living and we’re seeking a talented Paralegal to join us in executing our vision. This position will focus on supporting corporate and property operations teams in the drafting, interpretation and enforcement of legal documents and in efforts to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Paralegal will effectively serve as a liaison between property staff and the corporate office, helping to communicate and implement legal requirements and company policies, training and guiding property staff through complex legal matters and elevating issues for resolution by Staff Attorneys, the Vice President of Legal Affairs, the General Counsel and/or outside attorneys, as appropriate. This role demands exceptional communication skills, creative problem solving, a customer‑centric mindset, acute attention to detail and objectivity. Your Responsibilities Respond promptly and professionally to requests for assistance from property staff. Draft, revise, interpret and explain commercial contracts. Draft and revise housing agreements and other relevant real estate documents. Identify and respond promptly and professionally to resident complaints, vendor disputes and regulatory matters, and elevate to attorneys as required. Support property operations staff with clear and consistent information regarding legal‑ and policy‑related situations involving residents, staff and vendors. Support outside counsel on litigation matters. Coordinate with inside and outside counsel on entity and asset acquisitions. Identify and address various reporting and compliance issues with lenders, partners and governmental bodies. Monitor compliance with vendor insurance requirements. Monitor and assist in resolution of insurance claims. Other duties as assigned by Staff Attorneys, the Vice President of Legal Affairs and/or the General Counsel. The responsibilities listed above may not be all inclusive. What We Require Paralegal certification and Associate's degree or greater is strongly preferred; 1‑3 years of Paralegal experience in a law office, corporate legal department or other transactional practice is strongly preferred. A customer service orientation is essential. The ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. Proficiency with complex business concepts is preferred. Strong proficiency in commercial contract preparation and review is required. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs and comfortable operating in property management systems. Operational Details Job location is based at Scion’s Chicago corporate headquarters. Working hours consist of standard daytime business hours. Benefits FLSA Status Exempt Discretionary annual bonus Paid Time Off Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401k Matching Paid Maternal Leave Parental Leave Learning reimbursement opportunities We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities. The base salary range for this full‑time position is base + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all U.S. locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Illinois Pay Range: $65,000 — $75,000 USD. #J-18808-Ljbffr Thesciongroupllc