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 is responsible for conducting research and gathering information both internally (e.g., company systems) and externally (e.g., state licensing), as well as preparing and maintaining summaries, reports, and files to ensure compliance with licensing, contracts, and in relation to discovery, investigations of administrative complaints, litigation, tenants, and vendor claims. Drafts and maintains various summaries, letters, documents, and reports. Provides notary services for the company and supports the Assistant Vice President - Counsel, Vice President - Counsel, and Senior Vice President - Counsel, and other company members as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provides support to legal department team members in disputes, administrative proceedings, insurance investigations, and litigation related to property management, tenant and vendor disputes, and escalations. Creates and maintains various tracking sheets, manages litigation case files and deadlines, organizes information and documents, and assists with various projects as assigned.

• Supports, manages, and tracks legal functions and workflows (e.g., real estate licensing compliance, contracts, and dispute tracking) using various applications and tools (e.g., Excel and online software platforms).

• Assists with researching, discovering, and compiling information related to HOAs, disputes, and litigation, including Electronically Stored Information (ESI).

• Drafts agreements, preliminary summaries, documents, and correspondence for review.

• Communicates internally with various departments and externally with tenants, vendors, outside counsel, and government agencies, as needed.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate or equivalent preferred.

• Minimum three (3) years of law firm paralegal or comparable experience required.

• Experience organizing and summarizing information from multiple sources.

• Experience in drafting correspondence and proofreading.

• Experience in landlord/tenant, real estate licensing compliance or property management preferred.

• Active Notary Public, or willingness and ability to obtain Notary credentials required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and office-related software required.

• General comfort with technology and the ability to learn and use Company platforms, such as Yardi, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM), Legal Tracker, and PowerBI.

• Familiarity with electronic law firm billing and matter management systems preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, planning and analysis skills.

• Strong relationship management, organizational and customer service skills.

Compensation

The anticipated pay range/scale for this position is $38.54 to $48.16 Hourly. Actual starting base pay within this range will depend on factors including geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience.

Additional Compensation

This position is not bonus-eligible.

Perks and Benefits

Employees have the opportunity to participate in medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts and/or health savings accounts; dependent savings accounts; 401(k) with company matching contributions; employee stock purchase plan; and a tuition reimbursement program. The Company provides 9 paid holidays per year, and, upon hire, new employees will accrue paid time off (PTO) at a rate of 0.0577 hours of PTO per hour worked, up to a maximum of 120 hours per year.

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