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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 supports the legal department, specifically the Assistant Vice President (AVP) - Counsel, Vice President (VP) - Counsel (VP), and Senior Vice President (SVP) - Counsel, and other company members as needed. Responsibilities include 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 and investigations of administrative complaints, tenants, and vendor claims. Drafts and maintain various summaries, letters, documents, and reports. Provides notary services for the company.

Responsibilities:

+ Provide support to legal department team members in disputes, administrative proceedings, and litigation related to property management, tenant and vendor disputes, liens, and escalations. Create and maintain various tracking sheets, organize information and documents, and assist with various projects as assigned.

+ Support, manage, and track legal functions and workflows–such as real estate licensing compliance, contracts, and dispute tracking–using various applications and tools (e.g., Excel and online software platforms).

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

+ Draft preliminary summaries, documents, and correspondence for review.

+ Communicate 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 preferred.

+ Minimum five (5) 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.

+ 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 the office or remotely as necessary.

+ 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.

In the states of Colorado, California, Washington, and Illinois; the anticipated pay range/scale for this position is $38.54 - $48.16 per hour. Actual starting pay within this range, will depend on factors including geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience.

Employees also 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.

Background check required. AMH will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, which may include the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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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