Regional Legal Manager at The Michaels Organization

, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Rent Collection Performance, Landlord-Tenant Legal Administration, Delinquency Management, Court Filings, Legal Timelines, Compliance, Financial Outcomes, Asset Performance, Failure To Pay Rent Complaints, Writs Of Restitution, RealPage, Accounts Receivable Collaboration, Fair Housing Laws, Data Analysis, Communication, Organizational Skills

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Overview The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. At Michaels, our teammates strive to fulfill our promise of creating communities that lift lives – ones that jumpstart housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity. With this passion at the forefront of our business, Michaels teammates can be proud to be a part of the extraordinary, every day. The Regional Legal Manager is responsible for overseeing rent collection performance and landlord-tenant legal administration across multiple Michaels communities within the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area (DC, MD, VA). This role manages delinquency performance, DC rent court filings, legal timelines, and compliance requirements while partnering with Community Managers, Accounting, Compliance, and Resident Services to drive strong financial outcomes. The position protects asset performance while supporting Michaels’ mission of Lifting Lives through fair, compliant, and resident-focused collection practices. Responsibilities 1. Achieve or exceed budgeted uncollectable rent and other income goals across assigned communities.2. Review delinquency reports, aged receivables, subsidy receivables, and monthly financial results to identify trends and implement corrective action plans.3. Prepare, file, and track Failure to Pay Rent complaints, Writs of Restitution, and related landlord-tenant court documentation in compliance with Washington, DC regulations.4. Coordinate eviction scheduling with the DC Sheriff’s Office and ensure adherence to all legal timelines and notice requirements.5. Maintain accurate resident ledgers in RealPage and ensure complete documentation of account notes, legal filings, and correspondence.6. Collaborate with Accounts Receivable to resolve misapplied payments, ledger discrepancies, and required adjustments.7. Oversee resident communication regarding balances, repayment plans, subsidy adjustments, and account updates.8. Track rental assistance applications and ensure timely and accurate posting of subsidy payments.9. Maintain and monitor the Do Not Accept (DNA) list and required affidavits.10. Participate in portfolio review meetings with Community Managers and regional leadership to assess collection performance and legal exposure.11. Coach and support onsite teams on rent collection best practices, legal compliance requirements, and RealPage workflows.12. Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and District of Columbia Fair Housing laws and Michaels policies. Qualifications Required Experience: • Minimum 2–3 years of property management, rent collection, or landlord-tenant legal administration experience.• Experience managing delinquency performance across multiple communities preferred.• Experience with Washington, DC rent court procedures strongly preferred.• Experience with RealPage required or strongly preferred. Required Education/Training: • High school diploma or GED required.• Additional training in landlord-tenant law, property management, or related field preferred. Required Skills and Abilities: • Strong knowledge of rent collection processes and landlord-tenant procedures.• Ability to analyze delinquency data and recommend performance improvements.• Strong written and verbal communication skills.• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple communities simultaneously.• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain a solution-oriented approach.• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Salary Range Information: The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Rewards & Benefits: We know Michaels’ promise of lifting lives starts with our teammates, so making sure every single teammate is happy, healthy, and set up for a successful future is important to us. As part of our team, you will enjoy a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription, etc., generous paid time off, a 401 (k) plan with a company match, and so much more. We believe in education – and in taking care of our own – so as an added incentive your children will be able to apply for the Michaels Employee Scholarship Program. Help make the world a better place in a team-oriented environment. Grow with our organization through various professional development opportunities. Collaborate and thrive in a company culture where all are welcome Michaels teammates make a difference in the lives of residents, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. To learn more about the total rewards we offer please visit our website. Come join our team. You’re going to love it here! Salary Range $75,000 to $80,000 Annual Salary

Responsibilities

The Regional Legal Manager oversees rent collection performance and landlord-tenant legal administration across multiple communities in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, focusing on managing delinquency and compliance to drive strong financial outcomes. This role involves preparing and tracking court documentation, coordinating evictions, maintaining accurate resident ledgers, and coaching onsite teams on best practices.