We are a growing property management firm dedicated to excellent and personalized service for our residents and partners. Our apartments provide unique living spaces that blend modern amenities with the character of the neighborhoods our residents live in. We are seeking a skilled Paralegal to be the daily leader of our unlawful detainer process. You will organize and oversee our end-to-end process from inception to resolution. You will ensure all actions taken are fully compliant with federal and state laws and executed on a timely and efficient basis. The Paralegal will also be the primary point of contact with external counsel. The ideal candidate must possess very strong organization and administrative skills and have significant experience interacting with attorneys.

We offer:

• Generous federal holiday schedule and PTO.
• Medical coverages with substantial portions of premiums paid by us.
• Dental, Vision, Life, STD, and LTD plans.
• HSA, FSA, and a 401K plan with matching by us.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Handle all aspects of unlawful detainer cases from inception to resolution. Be the go-to person for information and coordination on all cases.
• Ensure landlord actions are fully compliant with federal and state laws and executed correctly.
• Serve notices, prepare tenant files and deliver to external counsel, attend all court dates, and drive process to resolution.
• Coordinate with external counsel to track all case filings, trials, hearings, settlements/stipulations, and depositions.
• Perform administrative tasks such as scanning, copying, calendaring, and closing files.
• Keep management informed of status of all cases.
• Manage files of additional landlord-tenant matters.
• Review and approve all external counsel legal bills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor’s degree OR Paralegal Certificate OR 3-5+ years experience, preferably in housing law.
• 3-5+ years prior experience in California landlord and tenant rights (e.g., California Tenant Protection Act, Fair Housing Rights, Landlord-Tenant Issues).
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.