Paralegal – Landlord Tenant

Job Description

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The Tone:
This is a full-time Paralegal role with a prominent Building Management Company, situated in Oyster Bay, NY. As a well-established 30-year real estate management company, they are currently undergoing significant expansion and seeking a career-driven professional to join their team in a new location. The individual in this role will be integral to managing the complex legal aspects of landlord-tenant relations, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance within the company’s extensive real estate portfolio. This immediate hire position offers a consistent Monday-Friday day shift schedule, coupled with excellent compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Oyster Bay, NY
• Pay: $60000–$80000 yearly
• Team: Within a Building Management Group
• Mission: Manage landlord-tenant legal processes, court calendars, and related documentation for a growing real estate management company.
• Tech Stack: MS Suites (Word, Outlook, Excel)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Rent Roll Management: Accurately maintain and monitor rent rolls to identify instances of non-payment, initiating appropriate follow-up actions.
• Court Calendar Oversight: Meticulously manage and update the court calendar, ensuring all deadlines and appearances related to landlord-tenant cases are tracked and met.
• Legal Document Drafting: Independently draft and prepare legal documents such as Petitions and Affidavits required for various landlord-tenant proceedings.
• Complaint Response: Formulate and submit responses to small claims complaints, representing the company’s position effectively and accurately.
• Team Control: Take ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks, contributing to the efficient operation of the legal support team and processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This role is ideal for a career-driven professional seeking long-term employment within a stable and growing 30-year real estate management company. Candidates should possess a foundational understanding or strong interest in the specific legal domain of landlord-tenant relations, preparing them to support the company’s expanding operations.
• Experience: Essential experience includes direct involvement with Landlord & Tenant (L&T) legal matters. The company is seeking an individual who is proactive and demonstrates the ability to take ownership and control over their assigned legal processes and tasks, rather than simply following instructions.
• Skills: Strong computer skills are required, specifically with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word for drafting documents, Outlook for communication and calendar management, and Excel for maintaining rent rolls and other data.
• Bonus: The ability to communicate effectively in Spanish would be a valuable asset in this role, assisting with a diverse tenant base.