Landlord/Tenant-Collections Paralegal

Edgewood Properties•Piscataway, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We're currently seeking a Landlord Tenant/Collections Paralegal to work full-time in our corporate office, Piscataway, NJ. Candidate shall have prior experience working for an attorney/law firm as a paralegal.

Requirements

1-5+ years of experience is required
Litigation experience is required
Must have excellent communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Detail-oriented
Experience with Commercial Litigation, Collections, Evictions, and Bankruptcy.

Responsibilities

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