Remote Paralegal / Legal Assistant

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Who Are We? Alexander Forrest Investments (AFI) is a mid‐sized, multifamily real‐estate management company located in Columbia, MO. Here at AFI, we are experts in the acquisition, development, financing and management of real estate projects with over 10,000 units under management across 20 states. Growth opportunities within the company are in abundance as we plan to double in size over the next year.OurVISIONis to prosper all stakeholders.OurMISSIONis to exceed client expectations by providing unrivaled deal sourcing, underwriting, and asset management services for multifamily properties throughout the United States.OurCORE VALUESare Excellence, Accountability, Collaboration, Efficiency, Innovation, Integrity, and Perseverance.Job Description AFI is seeking an organized, collaborative, and deadline‐driven individual to join our team as a Paralegal. Chosen applicant(s) will be a part of AFI's Operations/Legal Teams working alongside our in‐house General Counsel to manage/resolve any Compliance, Litigation, and Insurance (CLI) related matters that may present themselves involving either AFI, or any of our managed‐assets. This role is location agnostic and applicants from all corners of the United States are welcome and encouraged to apply! This position comes with an annual salary that is based upon experience ranging between $30,000‐$48,000/year. Regular office hours are M‐F, 8am‐5pm CST with additional availability to be expected on weekends as business needs and other deadlines dictate.Job Duties The responsibilities that are listed below are not all inclusive; however, they are indicative of the type of responsibilities normally performed by a member of the Operations Team:Support General Counsel in gathering, organizing, and preparing documents/presentations relating to active CLI mattersSchedule and prepare for meeting with Property Owners, AFI Staff, and other Stakeholders/Legal TeamsInvestigate case‐specifics of any open items at direction of General CounselCollaborate with AFI Operations Team regarding implementation of best practice SOP for Risk ManagementTrain other Paralegal Team Members as Department continues to expandQualificationsMust be exceptionally organized and able to handle multiple projects at once with concurrent deadlinesPositive attitude with strong teamwork skillsExcellent written/verbal communicationPrior experience in similar Paralegal rolesCertification or Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies preferredMust provide list of 2‐3 professional referencesCompensationBase salary of between $30,000‐$48,000/yearPerformance and volume‐based incentive opportunities (~$5,000‐$15,000/year +/-)Full ancillary benefits package through MetLife (~$800/year +/-)Above figure does not include additional age‐based benefits such as critical illness or long‐term disability coverage401k retirement plan with company matchHealth Insurance Assistance Program (~$3,000/year +/-)Two weeks paid vacation within first year of employmentTotal Value of ~$40,000‐$75,000/year +/-Alexander Forrest Investments, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull‐timeJob functionLegalReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at AFI by 2xGet notified about new Paralegal jobs inColumbia, MO .We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr