Paralegal

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 (Property Management/Compliance) supports the legal department, specifically the Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Counsel, Vice President (VP) – Counsel, and Senior Vice President (SVP) – Counsel, and other company members as needed. Responsibilities Responsibilities include litigation and contract workflows such as conducting research and gathering information both internally (e.g., company systems) and externally (e.g., state licensing authorities, HOAs and community management companies). Prepares drafts, letters, summaries, documents, reports, and maintains files to ensure compliance with licensing and contracts. Compiles and researches data and documents for discovery and investigations for litigation matters, administrative complaints, tenant and vendor claims. Provides notary services for the company. Provides support to legal department team members in disputes, administrative proceedings, and litigation related to property management, tenant and vendor disputes, liens, and escalations. Assists with and maintain various tracking sheets, organize information and documents, and assist with various projects as assigned. Supports, manages, and tracks 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). Assists with researching, discovering, and compiling information related to disputes and litigation, including Electronically Stored Information (ESI). Drafts 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 litigation, landlord/tenant, real estate licensing compliance, property and community management, and HOAs preferred. Active Notary Public, or willingness and ability to obtain Notary credentials required. Compensation and Benefits 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. This position is not bonus-eligible. 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. 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. American Homes 4 Rent, LP (“AMH”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. AMH provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, email View email address on click.appcast.io. Know your rights. In addition to federal law requirements, AMH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AMH participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about E-Verify. We take care of each other, so that together we can take care of the people that make their home with us. As we expand, our team is always on the lookout for passionate and talented individuals to join us in simplifying the way America lives. #J-18808-Ljbffr