Legal Assistant/Corporate Paralegal

Invitation Homes is a fast-paced evolving publicly traded REIT with over 110,000 owned and managed single family rental homes and a market capitalization of over $25 billion. We call different communities "home," but our shared values bind us together. The Corporate Paralegal will report to the Chief Compliance Officer and provide critical support to the Legal Department in a variety of functions. The Corporate Paralegal will also support securitization projects, trademark administration, and other legal and administrative functions essential to the department's operations.
Own and control the company's entity management program, serving as the primary point of contact for all entity-related matters.
• Maintain comprehensive entity database and documentation, including articles of incorporation/organization, bylaws, operating agreements, certificates of good standing, and other formation documents.
• Manage annual corporate filings, franchise tax reports, and other state compliance requirements for all company entities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain accurate corporate structure charts and organizational hierarchies, updating as changes occur.
• Work with the Tax Department to obtain EINs and ensure proper tax registrations for all entities.
• Assist the Capital Markets team with securitization projects, including document preparation and due diligence coordination.
• Ensure subpoenas and legal process are reviewed, tracked, and routed timely and appropriately for response.
• Manage the company's intellectual property portfolio, including coordinating new trademark applications with the Marketing Department, monitoring renewal deadlines, and maintaining a comprehensive trademark database.
Administrative & Department Support
• Assist with timely approval and payment of legal invoices; track legal department expenses by category and matter.
• Create and maintain trackers, databases, and filing systems to organize department documentation and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Coordinate with the Leasing Department and local counsel on evictions and foreclosures to ensure legal compliance.
• Prepare files for archiving in accordance with document retention policies.
• Provide support to Regional Counsel, Risk Management, and other Legal Department attorneys as needed.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a corporate legal environment, with demonstrated expertise in entity management and corporate governance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and experience with entity management software.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work product.
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal and business information.
• It's as true for our associates as it is for our residents. Just like we help our residents live freer, we liberate our associates' careers, too. Competitive pay and an annual bonus program for all associates
• Generous paid time off plans including vacation accrual, sick time, volunteer time, and standard and floating holidays
• Awesome work environment with casual dress
• Together with Women, Asian Alliance, Black Collective, Juntos, Gen Next, and Open Invitation
Invitation Homes truly is where possibility lives - pour a new foundation here!
The salary range for this position is: $57,862.50 - $100,295.00, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws.
Annual bonus program
~ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
~ Long-term and short-term disability insurance
~ Generous paid time off plans include vacation accrual, sick time, standard holidays and floating holidays
~Awesome work environment with casual dress
~ Team events and gatherings (Pre- and Post-Covid)

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