Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.
We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.
We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.
Public Storage is the nation’s leading self-storage provider, recognized for its iconic orange doors and commitment to delivering simple, reliable solutions to millions of customers across the country. We are expanding our creative team to enhance our consistent and engaging visual brand presence.
Job DescriptionWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a Litigation & Operations Legal Specialist to join our team based out of our corporate offices in Plano, TX.
The successful candidate will support the Company’s legal department in multiple different facets which could include, but are not limited to, litigation management (including subpoenas and case management), tracking and monitoring bankruptcies, legal operations (including preparing budgets and financial reports), and legal compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Litigation Support
Tracking and monitoring customer bankruptcies and report to operations and legal department on the same. Candidates with bankruptcy experience are preferred, but that experience is not required.
Manage active litigation docket, including small claims and eviction matters
Process service of process and assign litigation matters to in-house and outside counsel as appropriate
Assist in compiling responses to discovery requests, subpoenas, government inquiries, and regulatory investigations
Support internal investigations, including timeline development and data analysis
Coordinate with IT and business units to collect electronically stored information (ESI) for discovery and regulatory matters
Serve as internal liaison between outside counsel, business units, and legal team for fact collection, document production, and discovery coordination
Legal Compliance
Provide legal compliance guidance to the field operations and commercial real estate teams on various matters, including delinquent accounts, property management issues, and operations policies
Legal Operations
Receive service of process and assign cases to in-house and outside counsel
Maintain and update matter management systems, including opening matters, tracking status, managing budgets, and reporting on outcomes
Manage monthly accruals and track legal spend by matter type for reporting
Prepare and manage payment requests for legal invoices to ensure timely payment
Prepare monthly reports on various metrics, including legal activity and spend
QualificationsBachelor’s degree and ABA-approved paralegal certificate or equivalent legal training required, with 5+ years of relevant experience
Thorough working knowledge of, and advanced aptitude in using, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Word, and corporate legal databases such as CounselLink, CSC, ServiceNow (or similar ticketing/matter management systems), Westlaw, PACER, Docuware, and Yardi and ability and aptitude to learn new applications and programs
Excellent communication skills
Must be detailed oriented and highly organized
Must be a self-starter and possess strong multi-tasking skills
Must be able to adapt and function well within a highly dynamic, high-paced environment
Additional Information
One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month.
Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
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