Job Description
American Homes 4 Rent
American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE:AMH) is a rapidly growing company that owns, develops, and operates single-family rental homes. From its corporate headquarters in Calabasas, CA, and its operational headquarters in Las Vegas, NV, the company owns and manages a portfolio of more than 54,000 homes in 40 markets across 22 states. We stand behind every house, and we are committed to providing professional management and stable ownership, so our residents always feel right at home. AMH will continue to disrupt the single-family real estate industry by redefining housing and is looking for qualified candidates to join our outstanding team.
Internship Description:
The In-House Legal Intern will have an opportunity to apply, in a professional setting, skills she or he may have acquired in law school. The Legal Intern will directly assist the Legal department with a wide range of projects. This internship is intended to be educational and will provide valuable experience and skills to anyone seeking a role as in-house counsel, particularly in the real estate industry.
Internship Learning Objectives/Task Goals:
- Researching laws and regulations applicable to AMH’s business, including matters relating to landlord/tenant relationships, privacy and data security, real estate acquisitions and dispositions, land development and construction, securities matters, and corporate governance
- Assisting with administrative matters within the Legal Department, including tracking litigations and real estate transactions, and reviewing and organizing legal documents
- Reviewing, summarizing, and assisting with a variety of commercial contracts
- Attending and making records of department meetings
- Providing broad-based legal support to counsel, paralegals, and other members of AMH’s Legal Department
Minimum Education/Skills/Experience/Credentials:
- Must have completed a minimum of 1 year of an accredited Juris Doctor program
- The Intern will be required to sign and adhere to the terms and conditions of AMH’s Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
- The Intern will be required to complete Compliance/Privacy training
- Good interpersonal relations with proven communication skills, both verbal and written
- Must be proficient in Word and Excel
- Must be able to pass a background screening
- Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail
- Available to work 20 hours min per week
- 3.0 GPA or greater preferred
- Writing sample and law school transcript
This is a paid internship however, AH4R does not provide housing, relocation, or transportation assistance.
In the states of Colorado, California and Washington, the anticipated pay for this position is $25.00 an hour. Actual starting base pay within this range will depend on factors including geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience.
AH4R is an equal opportunity employer
AH4R conducts pre-employment background screening
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