Paralegal

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Under the guidance of the EVPGC, the Paralegal: 

Contract Management: 

• Manages contract lifecycle, including preparation, review, revision, and execution of contracts, ensuring necessary internal approvals and coordination with relevant parties.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for contract management, including staff training on compliance requirements.

Corporate Governance & Transactions: 

• Assists in corporate and financial closings, including drafting ancillary documents such as secretary certificates and performing due diligence.
• Supports corporate entity management, including forming, qualifying, and dissolving entities and maintaining necessary licenses and registrations.
• Oversees corporate filings, including annual reports and compliance with state business registration requirements.

Board & Compliance Support: 

• Prepares board and committee materials, including drafting resolutions, recording meeting minutes, and ensuring documentation accuracy.
• Assists in contract and grant compliance activities.

Administrative & Research Support: 

• Maintains organized and accurate legal files in compliance with document retention policies.
• Conducts legal and business research to support special projects and initiatives.
• Independently prioritizes and manages work assignments to meet deadlines.
• Provides additional legal and compliance support as assigned by the General Counsel.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree required and/or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of corporate, real estate, or commercial transactional paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• At least four (4) years of experience in contract lifecycle management and at least two (2) years in corporate entity management.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local housing, tax incentives, economic development programs, nonprofits, or financial institutions is a plus.
• Strong time management, project management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with strong attention to detail and proofreading abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• High degree of professionalism and integrity
• Advanced proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel as needed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

LIIF offers a hybrid work environment with flexibility to balance in-office and remote work. However, all employees are expected to work on-site at least two (2) days per week. The successful candidate may be expected to travel occasionally for meetings or other Company sponsored events. 

All Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In accordance with LIIF's policies, we provide reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to qualified individuals who cannot get vaccinated against COVID-19 because of sincerely held religious or medical reasons. If you believe you need an accommodation from the vaccination mandate required by this policy, please notify our Human Resources Department.