Landlord/Tenant-Collections Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Help prepare lawyers for meetings and court hearings
• Prepare landlord/tenant complaints and file on eCourts
• Aid lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents for trial
• Handle collections cases, including drafting demand letters, special civil complaints, judgments, information subpoenas, motions to enforce litigants' rights, bank levies, wage garnishments, etc.
• Scan files into electronic copies for future reference
• Auxiliary with scheduling and updating attorney calendars

Qualifications

• 1-5+ years of experience is required
• Litigation experience is required
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Experience with Commercial Litigation, Collections, Evictions, and Bankruptcy

Pay

Competitive compensation

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

• Medical and dental and vision benefits
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Corporate team environment with opportunity of advancement
• On-site company fitness gym
• Discounts on housing and home appliances

Company Overview

Since its founding in 1992, Edgewood Properties has established itself as a leading real estate development and property management company. With corporate headquarters in New Jersey, the company is on a course of growth leading to activities across the nation. Given ongoing construction and development plans, our current apartment portfolio of 6,000 plus units is expected to double in the next couple of years and rise to over 12,000 units in the next five years. Given our rapid portfolio growth, coupled with ownership's desire to develop and hold rather than sell, the timing is ideal for qualified candidates to come on-board.