Legal Assistant

About the role

Location: Independence, OH

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 Legal Assistant is a key contributor to the Operations department, providing high-level administrative, organizational, operational, and strategic support. Reporting to the VP Legal Counsel – Operations, this position is responsible for managing administrative duties, streamlining legal operations, enhancing multi-departmental efficiency, coordinating communications, maintaining and managing documents, assisting with contract administration, and supporting cross-functional initiatives, including working directly with our Operations, Loan Operations, Investor Relations, 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and related department personnel.
• Track and manage internal legal and operations matters, including but not limited to, litigation files, corporate records and regulatory and governmental agency filings and transfers, including but not limited to Form D and Blue Sky filings, and telecommunications contracts and files.
• Draft, manage, and track professional correspondence, respond to internal