paralegal

A real estate management company is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support counsel on tenant rent nonpayment matters. You’ll gather rent ledgers, payment histories, notices, and correspondence, then organize those records so counsel can evaluate each case and prepare filings.

You’ll work with legal counsel and property management staff to obtain missing documents, prepare drafts for attorney review, and keep case files current from intake through resolution. The ideal candidate writes clearly, handles confidential information with discretion, and can stay on top of deadlines across multiple active cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and maintain case files for tenant rent nonpayment matters.
• Gather rent ledgers, payment histories, prior notices, and tenant correspondence for attorney review.
• Prepare draft notices, court filings, and correspondence under attorney supervision.
• Track filing deadlines, court dates, and outstanding document requests.
• Follow up with property management staff and legal counsel to obtain missing records and update case files.

Qualifications

• Prior paralegal or legal support experience.
• Experience supporting landlord-tenant matters, particularly rent nonpayment cases, preferred.
• Familiarity with NYC Housing Court procedures preferred.
• Strong writing, proofreading, and document organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and handle confidential information with discretion.

To apply, send your resume to

ChanaT@SwiftStaffingGroup.com

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