Job Title: Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
The Paralegal at the company is tasked with providing high-quality, timely, and cost-effective legal services and support under the direction of the General Counsel. Operating within a dynamic work environment, this position requires a fundamental understanding of residential real estate development, construction, and property management matters. The primary responsibilities include:
- Preparing correspondences related to eviction and tenant issues.
- Managing the application process and approval for service animals/pets, reasonable accommodation requests, and Section 8 housing.
- Collaborating with Regional and Community Managers to handle resident situations to prevent legal escalation.
- Working closely with Community staff on problematic residents and major issues.
- Assisting in the preparation, updates, and revisions of corporate policies, lease changes, notices, and contracts, including tenant and vendor agreements.
- Tracking critical dates, deadlines, and progress on various tasks.
- Managing electronic files and recordkeeping.
- Coordinating with various city authorities regarding property-related notices, as needed.
- Assisting in addressing claims, both minor and significant.
- Supporting all phases of litigation, including investigation, discovery, and document compilation.
- Acting as the first point of contact and liaison for insurance adjustors, attorneys, and other third parties.
- Assisting in training company staff on legal issues and handling different situations.
- Undertaking various projects as directed by the General Counsel.
Education and Experience Information:
The ideal candidate for the Paralegal position should have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; a Paralegal Certification is preferred.
- A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in residential real estate, with previous experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment.
- The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills, with excellent time management capabilities.
- A high level of professionalism and discretion, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Advanced proficiency in computer applications, word processing, databases, and spreadsheets, particularly the MS Office Suite.
- A willingness to expand substantive legal knowledge and take on new and increasingly complex matters.
- Proactiveness in organization, capability for multi-tasking, and ability to work well with a diverse group of employees across various departments.
Physical Requirements:
The Paralegal position requires:
- Regular travel to multiple property locations and company meetings/conferences.
- Frequent movement, including ascending/descending stairs around apartment homes and communities.
- The ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift, with occasional lifting/moving up to 25lbs and frequent lifting/moving up to 5lbs.
- Constant communication and information exchange with coworkers, vendors, residents, and visitors.
- The ability to remain stationary for extended periods.
- The ability to observe details at close range.
- Constant operation of computers, 10-key, and other office productivity machinery.
- Working in low to moderate noise levels.
Salary Information:
The salary range for the Paralegal position is to per hour, depending on experience (DOE).
Benefits:
The position offers fully paid medical insurance for employees, along with dental and vision insurance. Additional benefits include a flexible spending account, life and AD&D insurance, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and access to TicketsAtWork. Employees also benefit from free onsite parking.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The company is an equal opportunity employer and is required to inform all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, applicants are encouraged to review the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor.
Applicants requiring alternative methods of application or screening should contact the employer directly, as the company is not responsible for the application process on third-party platforms.
