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Since 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work®. At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life.
The Paralegal - Real Estate is responsible for assisting AVP-Counsel, VP-Counsel, and SVP-Counsel in a variety of activities which may include but is not limited to: the preparation of discovery and files, preliminary drafting of various documents, varied reporting and tracking, and internal and external fact-finding.
Responsibilities:
- Support attorneys and Legal Department as needed regarding disputes and litigation related to property management, tenant disputes and escalations; create and maintain various tracking sheets, organize information and documents, and supporting various projects as assigned.
- Assist in the research, discovery, and compilation of information relative to disputes and litigation including Electronically Stored Information (ESI).
- Draft certain preliminary documents/correspondence for attorney review.
- Communicate internally with various departments; communicate externally with tenants, vendors, and outside counsel.
- Provide support in areas of invoicing, correspondence, and compliance.
- Manage and track a variety of programs including contracts, licensing, and corporate formations.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum five (5) years of law firm or comparable experience required. Experience in drafting correspondence, proofreading, corporate formation preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and office-related software required.
- General comfort with technology and the ability to learn and use Company platforms.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Active Notary Public, or willingness and ability to obtain Notary credentials required.
- Familiarity with electronic law firm billing and matter management systems preferred.
- Experience in landlord/tenant or property management preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, planning and analysis skills.
- Strong relationship management, organizational and customer service skills.
- Must be highly organized and able to follow and establish organizational systems
- Must be proactive in handling matters and able to reliably follow through independently.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work in office on a weekly basis.
- PC skills
- Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take prudent risks
- Ability to interact effectively at all levels
- Strong customer, quality, and results orientation
- Ability to be an effective member of project teams
Build your career with us:
At AMH, we know what it takes to feel at home. That’s not just our product; it’s also our culture. We work to maintain a people-first culture of trust, belonging, and inclusion, where our employees are empowered to collaborate and take initiative. If you’re ready to elevate your career, we hope you'll consider making your home with us. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out soon! To learn more about our workplace, please visit amh.com/careers.
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