Law Clerk Part-Time Temporary

Description:

As the Law Clerk, under the direction and supervision of the General Counsel, you assist in protecting A Real Estate Management Company's legal interest and maintaining A Real Estate Management Company's operations within the scope established by law.
The Law Clerk's responsibilities span across the following practice areas and aspects of A Real Estate Management Company business: Landlord Tenant, Corporate & Contracts Law, General Liability and Employment Law through the execution of related activities under the direction and supervision of the General Counsel.
Reports To: General Counsel
Job Description:
Landlord Tenant:

• Prepares correspondence related to eviction and other tenant issues
• Researches, develops, and implements process to enforce Civil Judgments
• Assists in the application process and approval related to service animals/pets and reasonable accommodation requests
• Assists in all Fair Housing and Housing Authority Claims
• Works with Regional Managers and Community Managers on resident situations to avoid legal escalation
• Works on various projects as directed by the General Counsel

Corporate Legal:

• Reviews, revises, updates, and, as necessary, assists in the preparation of:
• Corporate policies
• A Real Estate Management Company lease changes
• A Real Estate Management Company notices
• Regulatory Changes
• Contracts and agreements, including tenant and vendor contracts
• Assists in addressing property related notices received from the Cities of Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, Upland, Ontario, and Ventura regarding property related notices received
• Assists in training company staff on legal issues and how to handle different situations
• Works on various projects as directed by the General Counsel

General Liability:

• Assists in addressing claims both small and large
• Researches, develops, and implements process for On-Site Staff to file renter's insurance claims against tenant policies
• Assists with A Real Estate Management Company property damage / bodily injury claims brought residents, guests, and other third parties
• Assisting in all phases of litigation, including investigation, discovery and compilation of necessary information and documents
• Works on various projects as directed by the General Counsel

Core Competencies:

• Analytical- conducts thorough legal research, advises, and formulates options, and proposes solutions by analyzing and evaluating information from a legal perspective to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Business and Financial Acumen- must be able to synthesize complex financial information and interpret financial results
• Communication- communicates with supervisors and peers providing information to supervisors and peers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Conflict Resolution- has an ability to remain calm during difficult situations, resolve conflicts and negotiating with others handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
• Organization- organizes, plans, prioritizes work, and follows through to ensure compliance with deadlines

Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree, Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school or currently enrolled in accredited law school
• Possess a general understanding of general liability insurance
• Excellent oral/written communication skills are mandatory
• Sharp attention to detail is essential
• Advanced user familiarity with computer applications, word processing, databases, and spreadsheets (intermediate MS Office Suite)
• Ideal candidate Must
• Be proactive at organization;
• Be capable of multi-tasking; and
• Be able to work well with a diverse group of employees in varying departments.

Physical Requirements:

• If necessary, must be able to regularly travel to multiple property locations daily/weekly/monthly within assigned portfolio as well as company meetings and conferences
• Frequently move/traverse, ascend/descend stairs in/around apartment homes and community
• Constantly positions self to bend, stoop, reach, lift
• Occasionally lift/move/carry up to 25lbs with/without assistance
• Frequently lift/move/carry 5lbs
• Constantly communicate, converse and exchange information with coworkers, vendors, residents, and visitors
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Constantly operates computer, 10-key and other office productivity machinery
• Constantly works in low to moderate noise levels
• Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions

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