Paralegal - DTLA

GHP Management Corporation • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $33 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will operate in a dynamic work environment while acting in accordance with GHP Management’s values and mission. The Paralegal will provide high quality, timely, and cost-effective legal services and support under the General Counsel. This position requires a fundamental understanding of residential real estate development, construction, and property management matters. The Paralegal will also play a key role in expansion activities and partner with cross-functional teams to support the growth of GHP Management. The Paralegal reports to the General Counsel and is based out of the corporate office in Los Angeles, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; Paralegal Certification preferred.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in residential real estate with previous law firm and/or in-house legal experience required.
• Must be self-motivated and work well with a team as well as autonomously.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized with excellent time management skills.
• Must maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Advanced user with computer applications, word processing, databases, and spreadsheets, (MS Office Suite)
• Demonstrates willingness to expand substantive legal knowledge and take on new and increasingly complex matters.
• Be proactive at organization.
• Be capable of multi-tasking
• Be able to work well with a diverse group of employees in varying departments.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares correspondences related to eviction and other tenant issues
• Manages the application process and approval related to service animals/pets, reasonable accommodation requests, Section 8
• Works with Regional Managers and Community Managers on resident situations to avoid legal escalation
• Works closely with Community staff on any problem residents and other major issues which arise
• Assists in the preparation, updates, and revisions to, among others,: Corporate policies GHP lease changes GHP notices Contracts and agreements, including tenant and vendor contracts
• Track critical dates, deadlines, and progress on various tasks.
• Management of electronic files and recordkeeping
• Works with Cities of Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, Upland, Montclair and Ontario regarding property related notices received (if necessary)
• Assists in addressing claims, both small and large
• Assisting in all phases of litigation, including investigation, discovery and compilation of necessary information and documents
• Acts as first point of contact and liaison on behalf of GHP for claims insurance adjustors, attorneys, and other third-parties
• Assists in training company staff on legal issues and how to handle different situations
• Works on various projects as directed by the General Counsel

Benefits

• Fully paid medical insurance available to employees along with dental, vision.
• Other benefits include: flexible spending account, Life/AD&D insurance, pet insurance, Employee Assistance Program, TicketsAtWork.
• There is also free onsite parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level