Overview

Location: Independence, OH About Redwood At Redwood Living, Inc. ("Redwood"), we believe our success is driven by the people who power us. We are proud to be a multi-state employer with a growing team of over 650 employees committed to building neighborhoods and careers that thrive. Our employees are passionate, talented, and empowered to make decisions that positively impact the lives of our residents. From on-site teams to corporate leadership, every Redwood team member plays a vital role in delivering exceptional experiences. We foster a culture rooted in integrity, open communication, and a commitment to exceeding expectations. As we continue to expand our footprint and grow our team, we seek individuals who share our values and are excited to contribute to a dynamic, forward-thinking organization. At Redwood, you'll find more than a job - you'll find a place to grow, lead, and make a difference. We live by eight core values that guide everything we do: Do One Thing Really Well Be Entrepreneurial Serve Those You Lead Deliver More Than Expected Communicate Openly and Honestly Instill Family and Team Spirit Demonstrate Integrity and Authenticity Be Nice and Have Fun Position Overview: The Paralegal is a key contributor to the Operations departments, providing high-level and comprehensive legal, operational, administrative, and strategic support. Reporting to the VP Legal Counsel - Operations, this position is a paralegal generalist role that collaborates directly with in-house counsel, executive leaders, and external partners to assist with contract administration and management, corporate governance, litigation management, real estate matters, employment-related matters, Fair Housing matters, insurance matters, and compliance initiatives. The Paralegal will help to streamline legal operations, enhance departmental efficiency, and support cross-functional initiatives, including working directly with Loan Operations, Investor Relations, Operations, Human Resources, and Acquisitions teams. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple, complex workflows while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. As such, this position will be expected to act as a Redwood brand ambassador, promote our brand and provide the best resident experience possible. All Redwood employees are expected to conduct all organizational business and practices in accordance with Redwood company policies. Duties & Responsibilities: Review, draft, proofread, organize, maintain, and manage legal documents, corporate records, regulatory filings, and governmental agency filings, including but not limited to Form D and Blue Sky filings, to ensure accuracy, consistency, compliance, audit readiness, and legal integrity.Track and manage internal legal approvals, coordinate timely responses, and maintain supporting documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.Conduct legal research, synthesize findings, monitor developments in laws and regulations affecting Redwood, advise appropriate stakeholders, and recommend responsive actions to support legal counsel, business leaders, and ongoing compliance.Draft, manage, and track professional correspondence, respond to internal and external inquiries, and prepare internal communications, executive-level presentations, and departmental reports with clarity, professionalism, and timeliness.Assist with entity formation, including but not limited to organizational chart creation, draft and manage operating agreements and related amendments, and interest transfers.Assist with Fair Housing compliance, including but not limited to evaluating, researching, and administration of reasonable accommodation and reasonable modification requests, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and guidance.Leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and automation tools to improve productivity, support research and information retrieval, assist with