Legal Assistant

As an administrative assistant/legal assistant within the debt collections section of an in-house legal department, you will provide administrative and legal support and be part of a team handling property management collection matters. 

Your role will involve assisting attorneys, preparing legal documents, and interacting with property staff to procure documentation.  Having an understanding of federal and state debt collection laws and procedures, especially as it relates to landlord tenant matters is helpful but not required. It is also helpful if you have a proven track record of supporting legal professionals in this field. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in drafting and organizing legal documents for court filings and hearings. 
• Assist with scheduling and calendaring 
• Assist with case management matters including data entry
• Conduct skip tracings, research bankruptcy and military status, and prepare demand letters.
• Communicate with property staff to gather documentation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date legal files
• Provide administrative support to attorneys
• Collaborate effectively with the legal team to ensure seamless workflow and client satisfaction
• Exemplify good telephone and interpersonal skills and be well organized.
• Must be a team player who possesses a great work ethic, is professional, self-motivated, is comfortable learning new skills, and takes direction well.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages within the industry.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 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

Requirements

• Associates degree (We are not accepting applications from licensed attorneys or law school graduates)
• Proficiency in 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