Company Overview

Berkshire Residential Investments is a people-first real estate investment company who values not only the impact we make as a company, but the time we spend together in our high-performing teams. We value individual skills and perspectives to allow us to best serve our employees, investors, residents, and other stakeholders.

If you’re interested in a workplace where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work each day, come join our talented and growing team at Berkshire Residential Investments. Our environment of entrepreneurial spirit, culture of expertise and our people-first approach will allow you to thrive while continuing to grow in your career.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Assistant General Counsel, the Legal Coordinator will be committed to providing support to the legal and compliance department members, and will serve as a liaison with Berkshire employees, consultants and outside counsel.

Essential Functions

ADMINISTRATIVE - MANAGEMENT OF LEGAL TEAM

Manage inquiries from external investors/vendors.
Periodically schedule and manage meetings, travel and expense reporting.
Responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date legal records (including the legal OneDrive folder).
Identify improvement opportunities with legal operations to promote departmental efficiency.
Assist with other company-wide strategic matters and Legal Department projects as needed.
Coordinate document preparation and execution.
Support ERM function; coordinate meetings; update meeting notes and minutes as needed.
Review mail regularly and distribute among department members as appropriate.
Provide support, as necessary, to help manage the legal invoice process.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Coordinate with Corporate Paralegal to manage and oversee matters related to the company’s agent, Corporation Service Company, including entity formation and ongoing record keeping.
Manage property operations intake process for the Legal Department through legal software platform.
Work with outside counsel to draft applicable fair housing notices regarding new acquisitions (SOIs).
Draft various documents and/or packages including bankruptcy notices, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
Manage document collection related to subpoena information requests.
Prepare and draft various correspondence, including acknowledgement letters, response to demand letters, and other legal correspondence.
Maintain and supervise lead paint certification program including coordinating with environmental counsel, contractors, and internal redevelopment and property staff.
Prepare various documents and/or packages including subpoenas and other legal responses.
Coordinate with attorneys to track and manage acquisition and disposition process.
Consistently demonstrate use of tact and discretion.

RISK MANAGEMENT

Assist with reporting/processing insurance claims and tracking relevant response deadlines.
Coordinate with the Company’s Third-Party Risk Consultant regarding vendor insurance requirements and compliance matters.
Work with the Legal, Procurement, and Property Operations teams to identify, document, and escalate vendor insurance or risk-related issues, as appropriate.
Partner with the Company’s insurance broker, Third-Party Risk Consultant, and applicable third-party administrator to provide claims management and litigation support.
Ensure claims are handled and documented in accordance with the Company’s applicable claims manuals and internal procedures.
Coordinate with the Company’s Third-Party Risk Consultant to support the annual insurance renewal process, including data collection, application preparation, document organization, and meeting coordination with the Company’s broker and insurance carriers.

Knowledge/Experience

Minimum of two years’ experience in a corporate and real estate transaction environment.
Aptitude for organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple priorities, using critical thinking and problem solving.
Demonstrated multi-modal communication style that reaches every stakeholder, specifically excellent verbal and written communications.