Full Time Litigation Paralegal

Full time
Charleston - 997 Morrison Drive, Suite 402
Our Growth, Your Opportunity
At Maymont Homes, our success starts with people, our residents and our team. We are transforming the single-family rental experience through innovation, quality, and genuine care. With more than 20,000 homes across 47+ markets, 25+ build-to-rent communities, and continued expansion on the horizon, we are more than a leader in the industry—we are a company that puts people and communities at the heart of everything we do.
Join a purpose-driven team where your work creates opportunity, sparks innovation, and helps families across the country feel truly at home.
The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for supporting the administration and coordination of litigation and pre-litigation matters across the organization’s single-family rental portfolio. This position supports the Legal Department with matter management, factual investigation, discovery and subpoena responses, routine legal documentation, and coordination with internal stakeholders and outside counsel, and contributes to contract management and compliance initiatives. Coordinate and support internal management of litigation and pre-litigation matters, including status tracking, factual investigation, document collection, case-file organization, calendaring, and coordination with outside counsel, under attorney direction.
Prepare and assist with discovery responses, insurance claims investigations, subpoena responses, document productions, legal holds, and other litigation-related materials; Prepare routine legal documents and correspondence, including releases, notices, settlement paperwork, and matter summaries, for attorney review, approval, and execution.
# Monitor and triage service of process, Legal Department inbox, physical mail, and incoming requests; Coordinate with team members across the organization to gather facts and documents and support timely responses to legal and litigation matters.
Assist with contract management, administration, and execution, including management of signature process, consents, amendments, completed-document handling, and post-signature issues, under attorney direction.
# Compliance & Risk Management

Assist Legal & Compliance Team with compliance audits and initiatives by gathering supporting documentation, maintaining workpapers, tracking remediation items, and organizing follow-up materials.
Maintain complete, accurate, and appropriately organized litigation, dispute, and legal records in accordance with company procedures and attorney direction.
Identify recurring dispute trends, documentation gaps, or process issues and escalate potential legal or compliance risks to the appropriate attorney.
# Financial / Performance Accountability

Coordinate professionally with outside counsel, opposing counsel, claims representatives, vendors, courts, and governmental or regulatory agencies as directed by attorneys.
Handle confidential and sensitive information with sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
Performance Expectations & Key Metrics:
Performance will be evaluated based on measurable outcomes aligned with company and departmental goals. Timely and accurate completion of assigned litigation, discovery, subpoena, and matter-administration tasks
Accuracy and completeness of litigation trackers, calendars, files, and supporting documentation
Timely identification and escalation of deadlines, risks, and incomplete information
Responsiveness and service quality for attorneys and internal stakeholders
Reduction of avoidable administrative work and outside counsel support costs through effective matter coordination
Contribution to improved legal processes, organization, and consistency across a high-volume portfolio
Department-specific KPIs may include response-time standards, deadline compliance, matter-file completeness, tracker accuracy, and volume of matters or requests handled.
Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate; 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal or legal assistant.

High level of familiarity with legal documents including pleadings, discovery requests, subpoenas, easement requests, corporate documents, and contracts
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, task and document management systems
working knowledge of civil litigation, discovery, subpoenas, document preservation, confidentiality, and privilege
Experience supporting an in-house legal department or lean legal team across multiple practice areas
Experience with residential real estate, property management, landlord-tenant, or insurance defense litigation
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Manual dexterity sufficient for regular keyboard and office equipment use
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Fast-paced office environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities
Interaction with internal stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and external partners
Regular in-office attendance required, as applicable
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Our Mission - "We Positively Impact the Lives in the Communities We Serve." Every role contributes to this purpose, helping families find a place to call home while making a difference in the communities we support.
This certification celebrates the values and culture that fuel collaboration, innovation, and care.
Outstanding Benefits - Backed by Brookfield, our benefits include a 5% 401(k) match, wellness credits that reduce healthcare costs, and up to 160 hours of PTO annually for full-time employees.
Strong Foundation - As part of Brookfield Asset Management, one of the world's largest real estate asset managers, we have the stability, resources, and vision to keep growing.
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Across thousands of properties worldwide, we combine world-class expertise with deep local insights to drive exceptional value. Together, we transform neighborhoods and build lasting communities that stand the test of time. By leveraging the global scale of our operating companies and fostering trusted local partnerships, we collaborate seamlessly to support our communities and achieve shared success.