Legal Assistant

*****Legal Assistant – Interviews Happening This Week*****

Location: Woodbridge, NJ

Employment Type: 4 months contract to hire

Compensation: $20 to $24 an hour

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in supporting the legal department with administrative duties, collections, and legal documentation related to tenant accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Generate delinquency reports and follow up on past-due tenant accounts to determine legal action timelines.

Maintain and update company software to generate legal notices for attorneys.

Educate tenants on late fees and issue legal notices accordingly.

Collaborate daily with the Legal Department to manage contracts, tenant files, and court notices.

Communicate with NJ county court systems regarding legal matters.

Prepare written notices and correspondence for attorneys.

Review invoices from outside counsel and distribute them to accounting.

Occasionally attend virtual court hearings as a witness.

Send out template notices to tenants regarding collections.

Redline and edit legal documents as needed.

Handle outbound collections calls to tenants and update tenant account balances in company records.

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

2+ years in legal administration or administrative support.

Previous experience with retail banking, customer service, and reviewing legal notices.

Entry-level experience with collections and payment processing.

Proficiency in MS Excel and administrative documentation.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience reviewing contracts and drafting correspondence.

Familiarity with court notices, legal documentation, and lien files.

Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

Stability & Growth: The company has never conducted layoffs, regardless of economic conditions.

Supportive Culture: Employees are treated like family and rewarded for dedication.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits through Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Generous PTO structure: 10 PTO days after 90 days, increasing annually.

Paid holidays, including certain Jewish holidays.

$200 monthly health insurance stipend if benefits are waived.

Interviews are happening this week! If interested, please send over your most recent resume to sammurray@ astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone screen to go over the position in more detail.