Legal Assistant

Independent Management Services • Fenton, MI

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1989, Independent Management Services is a full-service property management and marketing firm specializing in revitalizing multifamily housing developments. Headquartered in Fenton, Michigan, IMS employs over 500 employees in 13 states. We seek a detail-oriented candidate to work under the supervision of and provide administrative support to our Corporate Counsel and Director of Legal Affairs.

Requirements

• Legal experience helpful, but not required.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, track dates, and follow established procedures.
• Flexibility and willingness to pitch in as a team member.
• Positive demeanor and ability to work in a relaxed corporate setting.
• Computer skills required, including Microsoft Word, Outlook & Excel.
• Must exercise the highest level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Monitor upcoming deadlines, compile company data, and assist in completing reports.
• Basic investigation, document gathering, and initial processing of legal complaints.
• Audit company policies to ensure internal procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Collate information regarding vendor disputes, complaints, contract review, insurance questions, and other legal issues.
• Use legal AI to generate simple letters, document summaries, and basic research questions.
• Track/update external legal case dates and progress on legal summary reports.
• Manage document retention through scanning, filing, and organizing electronic files.
• Willingness to review and suggest new company processes by leveraging technology and software systems to improve efficiency.

Benefits

• Employer Paid Health/Rx & Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life & Identity Theft Insurance
• FMLA, Maternity/Paternity, Bereavement, Jury & Voter Leave
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Personal Time Off
• Holiday Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees