Affordable Housing Development Paralegal

National Church Residences•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead with Purpose. Transform Lives. Build Communities. At National Church Residences , our mission is simple yet profound: to provide high-quality affordable housing and services for seniors and vulnerable populations. Rooted in our core values of mission, integrity, leadership, and innovation , we are dedicated to enhancing lives and creating communities where everyone can thrive. As a Development Paralegal in our Real Estate Development Department, you’ll play a pivotal role in upholding this mission. You’ll lead teams, foster growth, and ensure operational excellence, all while driving meaningful change in the lives of the residents and communities we serve. Why Join National Church Residences? Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a team making a real difference through service and innovation. Growth Opportunities: Expand your career while shaping the future of housing in your region. Collaborative Culture: Join passionate professionals who share your dedication to serving others. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, robust health benefits, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities. What You’ll Do As a Development Paralegal you'll : Under the general supervision of the Affordable Housing Closing Manager, assist in the development and closing of affordable housing projects for national nonprofit affordable housing developer, owner and operator.

Requirements

Associate's degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
Paralegal Certification and/or Juris Doctor required.
Three (3) years paralegal or legal experience required.
Must have the ability to work out of an office in Columbus, Ohio.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be detail-oriented with superior organizational skills.
Demonstrated research and analytical skills.
Collaborative skills, with the ability to work with diverse internal and external entities to accomplish project goals in a collegial and team-based setting.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage simultaneous deadlines.
Must have a working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, and web-based applications required.

Nice To Haves

Development, real estate, affordable housing finance, corporate, nonprofit, and/or government experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide necessary support to Development Department in order to achieve quality, timely Income Housing Tax Credit (“LIHTC”) and FHA mortgage applications.
Assist in the closing process to meet critical deadlines.
Coordinate timely submission of due diligence to lenders, investors, and closing parties.
Facilitate review of title, survey, and insurance documents.
Securing and distributing executed documents and closing binders in timely manner
Ensure full compliance with corporate document management and storage protocols.
Take a leadership role in managing critical document files pursuant to corporate document management and storage protocols.
Take a leadership role in administering and managing online document management system with internal and external users.
Assist in the timely submission of reports as required by funding providers post-closing.
Promote and participate as an active and supportive member of the National Church Residences Development team.
Other duties as assigned.