Junior Paralegal

PeakMade Real Estate is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Junior Paralegal to support Peak’s risk & compliance department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lease and contract administration with experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency.

What You’ll Do:

Lease Administration & Contract Support

• Assist in the administration of residential leases using standardized form leases.
• Customize lease agreements based on location-specific requirements.
• Draft simple lease addenda and monitor legal updates based on state/local laws.
• Maintain and update library of regulated tenant notices.
• Audit lease compliance and assist field teams with training and support.
• Review and edit contracts and maintain contract database.

Insurance Administration

• Review incident reports and manage the filing and tracking of insurance claims.
• Oversee worker’s compensation claim management.
• Advise on insurance compliance in contracts and support risk control initiatives.

Legal Compliance Support

• Track and interpret legal updates to ensure company compliance.
• Communicate legal requirements clearly to property management teams.
• Develop and distribute compliance resources for internal use.

Department Administration & Licensing Support

• Maintain the company’s real estate and other operational licenses in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Abstract Property Management Agreements as needed.
• Process invoices and manage department payments.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings.
• Provide additional administrative support as needed.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree required; major in paralegal studies or paralegal certification preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in lease or contract administration within a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency.
• Technical Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong research and reading comprehension skills.
• Effective workload prioritization and time management skills.

What You’ll Get (Peak Perks):

• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave + one year of diapers, on us
• 15 Days of PTO + 2 additional “Wellbeing Days”
• 401(k) Match
• Wellness initiatives, healthy team competitions and virtual yoga classes through Peak’s LiveWell program
• Commitment to leadership training and growth opportunities
• Additional rewards and recognition

Who We Are

PeakMade Real Estate is an Atlanta-based company that specializes in the management and development of off-campus student housing, multi-family and build to rent communities across the US.  Our working environment is fun, collaborative, forward-thinking and purposeful. PeakMade Real Estate is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.