Legal Assistant/Paralegal with Landlord-Tenant Experience

Job Type


Full-time

Description

As a Legal Assistant/Paralegal, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support in matters related to landlord-tenant cases. Your role will involve assisting attorneys, preparing legal documents, and interacting with others. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the landlord-tenant relationship and the related laws and regulations and a proven track record of supporting legal professionals in this field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience with Landlord-Tenant case filings, e-filing, court scheduling and drafting of pleadings is required.

• Assist attorneys in drafting and reviewing lease agreements, eviction notices, and other legal documents

• Communicate with clients, tenants, and opposing counsel to gather necessary information

• Prepare file (including e-filing) and organize documents for court filings and hearings.

• Assist in case management, including scheduling and calendaring and maintain accurate and up-to-date legal files

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and collaborate with other legal assistants and paralegals on the team to ensure seamless workflow and client satisfaction

• Must exemplify good computer and telephone skills and be well organized.

• Must be a team player who possesses a great work ethic, is self-motivated, professional, is comfortable learning new skills, and takes direction well.

NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM ATTORNEYS.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life insurance and AD&D

• Short-term disability

• AFLAC

• 401(k) and 401(k) Roth

• Allyhealth Tele-Medicine

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Holidays and PTO Time

• Training and professional development opportunities.

• Positive and inclusive work environment.

• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.

Princeton Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for considering Princeton Management as your potential employer. We look forward to your application.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Associates degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field

• Minimum 2 years experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, with a focus on landlord-tenant law.

• Strong familiarity with federal, state, and local landlord-tenant laws and regulations

• Proficiency in legal research tools and software applications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment