Paralegal in Denver, Colorado at AVANTI RESIDENTIAL LLC

Location: Corporate Office - 1700 Broadway Ave. #200, Denver, CO 80290

Schedule: Full-Time

Are you interested in a career where customers, colleagues, and community service are the cornerstones of your work? Would you like to work with a company that celebrates victories both big and small and welcomes ideas from all levels of our team? If so, join us here at Avanti Residential! Our moto is Sempre Avanti, meaning “Always Forward”/ “Always Welcome.” We are “people people” through our mission and core values. We enhance our communities with our work, see all members of our team as leaders, and live La Bella Vita (The Beautiful Life). With endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, the sky’s the limit when advancing your career and being the best you can be. There is a place for you at Avanti Residential. Join us today!

The Paralegal position will work under the supervision of the SVP General Counsel to address and manage legal issues for the Company and its affiliates relating to the financing, ownership, management, and development of multi-family properties in multiple U.S. jurisdictions, with an emphasis on real estate transactions (acquisitions and dispositions) and risk, dispute, litigation, and matter management. The Paralegal will assist with complex real estate agreements, construction and other commercial contracts, LLC operating agreements, as well as commercial leases and financing documents. They will assist with due diligence matters (including title and survey review and analysis), legal entity formation and management, and document and contract management. This position also works on compliance matters, and assisting with general legal support for Avanti business units and compliance programs.

What You’ll Do…

• Assist the SVP General Counsel with the review and analysis of real estate contracts, title documents, financing documents, and other commercial contracts and instruments.
• Assist with due diligence, legal entity formation, and legal entity management.
• Prepare organizational charts and maintain and monitor transaction deadlines and task checklists.
• Conduct legal research on various compliance matters and other legal issues at the direction of the SVP General Counsel.
• Assist with litigation and risk management, and assist with matter management and document organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed…

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Paralegal certification required
• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal with a focus on real estate transactions, litigation management, or related practice areas required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Legal research skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Analytical skills and the ability to make sound judgment.
• Technology and software knowledge.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• High integrity, confidentiality, emotional intelligence, and exemplary ethics.
• Eagerness to learn and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Pass criminal background screening prior to employment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and up-to-date vehicle insurance OR reliable transportation is required.
• If minimum qualifications are met during resume screening the Wonderlic pre-employment assessment is required. The assessment will arrive in the email inbox that you provided.

Work Location…

• Work Schedule and location based on supervisor requirements

What We Do for You…

• Based on position, annual or quarterly bonuses are awarded based on performance and KPIs.
• Up to 20% apartment discount.
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
• A generous PTO policy.
• Health and wellness benefits include Medical/HSA/FSA/Dental/Vision/STD/LTD and many other benefits to meet your specific needs.
• 4% company match for your 401k.
• Avanti Shares Program where a portion of the company’s transactional profits are awarded to you. The longer you stay, the higher your return.
• Avanti Cares Program that helps employees in financial need.
• Tenure-based Anniversary Recess.
• Avanti Advisors Program to help new hires with onboarding.

Application Deadline: We are accepting applications continuously and will review them as they are received until the role is filled.

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Avanti Residential is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in its workplace; applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in applying for a position with Avanti and need special assistance or accommodation to use our website, please get in touch with HR@Avantiresidential.com.