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Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit

Landlord-Tenant Paralegal

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  • Full Time
  • Lincolnshire, IL

Job Description

Full-time
Description

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit is growing! A well-established and leading law firm specializing in the representation of multi-family rental properties is seeking an experienced, full-time Paralegal in our Landlord-Tenant Department. The Paralegal is responsible for interactions with landlords, rental property managers, tenants, attorneys for tenants, and other third parties.


Hours for this non-exempt position are 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday- Friday. The starting hourly rate for this role is $30.00, contingent upon level of experience. KSN offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, basic life/AD & D coverage, voluntary life insurance, critical illness, accident, hospital, and a retirement plan for eligible employees. 


The position will require a period of training fully in-office. There will be the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule, partial remote, after training.

Requirements

Duties/Responsibilities:


· Provide a professional level of customer service to clients and management companies.

· Respond and resolve requests/issues reported by clients or third parties in a timely manner through phone contact, email, and/or letter.

· Responsible for preparing legal documents and related documentation.

· Responsible for organizing court files for attorneys to present in court.

· Meet with managers to discuss collections and other issues related to our representation of them.

· Docket appropriate dates and details with timely follow up. 

· Maintain clear and concise notes detailing daily activity on assigned accounts in the appropriate databases.

· Bill clients, as needed, for services and expenses incurred.

· Process payments received from tenants.

· E-file court documents with the appropriate counties. 

· Have discussions with tenants regarding their debt and assist in a successful resolution.

· Analyze financial records to determine what has been paid and what is due on tenant’s accounts.

· Speak with attorneys, landlords, property managers, and tenants.

· Other duties as assigned.


Required Skills/Qualifications:

  • 4-year college degree, 2-3 years of practical legal experience. 
  • Paralegal certificate preferred but not required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with challenging tasks and daily deadlines.
  • Ability to review and understand various legal documents.
  • Team player with ability to work independently, prioritize, and multi-task.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Must be able to type at least 50 wpm with 90% accuracy.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Outlook.


To be considered for this position, you MUST apply at the link below:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/1070350/Kovitz-Shifrin-Nesbit/Landlord-Tenant-Paralegal



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