Paralegal

Progress Residential • Atlanta, GA

14d

About The Position

Your career has a home here. Ready to make an impact with a dynamic, forward-thinking company? As a leading property manager of single-family rental homes nationwide, we take great pride in creating an enjoyable living experience for our residents – and an empowering, people-first culture for our team members. That’s why, for two years in a row, our employees have voted Progress a certified Great Place to Work®. As the demand for professionally managed rental homes continues to grow, so do the opportunities at Progress. We’re looking for passionate professionals who are ready to grow with us, make a difference and be part of something meaningful.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
• Paralegal Certification required
• 3-7 years’ experience working in law environment and/or property management.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with a working knowledge of common legal, HR and business concepts.
• High-quality communication skills to liaise verbally and in writing with management, vendors, visitors, residents, legal counsel, administrative agencies, and other employees and team members.
• Able to self-manage in a fast-paced environment within time and resource constraints.
• Proven problem solving, conceptual thinking and analytical abilities.
• Exceptional project management skills to effectively manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support to the Legal Department by assisting with litigation management, operations, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, contract administration, legal research, document preparation, and cross-functional legal projects.
• Support may also require assistance with property related incidents, government agency complaints, licensing compliance, entity maintenance and employment disputes.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to manage legal matters, ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies, monitor deadlines, and support the efficient operation of the legal function.
• Provide real time support in dispute resolution of resident complaints and pre-litigation legal demands.
• Provide real time support / coordination or research on property related matters, insurance claim complaints, government agency related complaints, licensing compliance and/or entity maintenance.
• Assist in supporting bankruptcy platform and manage calendar of pending Motion for Relief hearings.
• Manage calendaring and coordination with market teams and violations team on code enforcement matters as needed, confirm compliance, re-inspections, and assist with lien reduction efforts.
• Assist in supporting pre-suit mediations and litigation involving homeowner associations, including retaining and managing outside counsel when necessary.
• Support in-house attorneys in managing commercial litigation, employment disputes, regulatory matters, subpoenas, claims, mediations, and pre-litigation disputes.
• Support pre-litigation and litigation workflows, including document collection, review coordination, and production tracking.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation - Including performance-based bonuses that reward your contributions.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, dental, vision, parental leave, 401(k) with company match and more.
• Generous Time Off – Enjoy PTO based on tenure, 13 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• Ongoing Learning and Development - Quarterly summits, town hall meetings and continuous training to support your professional growth.
• A Culture that Celebrates You - We believe in collaboration, recognition and having fun while doing important work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree