Litigation Paralegal

Company Overview

Founded in 1986, Asset Living is a true third-party property management firm with decades of experience delivering exceptional value to partners across the nation. As a leader in third-party property management, Asset Living is the fourth largest in the country (National Multifamily Housing Council's Top 50) and remains the No. 1 third-party student housing property manager in the U.S. for 11 years in a row (Student Housing Business). With over 36 years of experience, Asset Living's growing portfolio includes a multitude of properties across the country that span the multi-family, single-family home rentals, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing divisions. Asset Living presently manages a portfolio consisting of approximately 175,000+ units and 125,000+ beds. Asset Living is a family made up of diverse backgrounds, unique ideas, and distinct personalities. Recognized as one of the nation's Best and Brightest Places to Work, professionals join Asset Living because of its reputation as the most trusted partner in real estate, workplace culture, and growth opportunities. Asset Living is a member of The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and is recognized as an Accredited Management Organization (AMO).

Litigation Paralegal

The litigation paralegal will report directly to the General Counsel. The position will work with employees and executives at all levels of the company as necessary to handle the company's ongoing legal matters. The position will also assist with the legal department's administrative tasks and work with employees and executives on compliance matters.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Read, write, draft, and edit routine legal documents and correspondence
• Research and analyze legal resources (statutes, recorded judicial decisions, articles, etc.)
• Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
• Assist with the maintenance legal files
• Search for and provide materials responsive to subpoenas and discovery requests
• Coordinate with outside counsel as needed in support of company's ongoing legal matters
• Assist with the management of the company's litigation
• Assist with preparations for legal proceedings (hearings, ADR, and trial)
• Coordinate with counsel regarding engagement of outside counsel and legal invoicing

Litigation

• Receive and review service of process for all company entities to determine appropriate handling (representation letters, demand letters, lawsuits, garnishments, liens, etc.)
• Maintain case files and spreadsheet summaries for all (open and closed) litigation matters
• Assist in locating, preserving, and producing materials responsive to discovery requests or otherwise needed in support of the company's ongoing litigation
• Draft settlement and release agreements at all levels (vendors, residents, clients, insurers)
• Review outside counsel invoices to submit for payment

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred
• Three (3) total years of work experience in a law firm or in-house legal department as a litigation paralegal preferred
• Paralegal certification preferred

This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice.