Senior Legal Assistant – Lease Enforcement & Litigation
North New Jersey - Hybrid
Overview
A commercial real estate organization is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to support lease enforcement and rent recovery efforts across a property portfolio. This role sits within Accounts Receivable and focuses on managing delinquent tenant accounts through legal collections, litigation, bankruptcy, and post-judgment enforcement processes.
This is a hybrid legal and business-facing role suited for candidates with experience in landlord-tenant litigation, creditor-side enforcement, or legal collections, who are comfortable working at the intersection of legal processes and financial recovery.
What You’ll Do
Lease Enforcement & Collections
- Manage delinquent tenant accounts through the full recovery lifecycle
- Prepare and issue demand letters, default notices, payment agreements, and settlement documentation
- Partner with internal teams to resolve billing disputes and payment issues
- Track rent recovery status, payment plans, and account updates in internal systems
Litigation & Bankruptcy Support
- Draft and prepare legal documents including complaints, motions, affidavits, and court filings
- Coordinate with outside counsel on active litigation and bankruptcy matters
- Track case deadlines, court appearances, and procedural milestones
- Prepare exhibits, damages support, and documentation for filings and hearings
Post-Judgment & Enforcement
- Support judgment enforcement efforts including asset research and recovery tracking
- Assist with garnishments, settlements, and collection of outstanding balances
- Maintain accurate records of enforcement actions and case progression
Case Management & Administration
- Maintain organized legal and account files across active matters
- Prepare internal reporting and status updates for leadership
- Ensure deadlines, filings, and documentation are completed accurately and on time
- Communicate with attorneys, tenants, and internal stakeholders as needed
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of experience in litigation support, legal collections, landlord-tenant law, or creditor-side enforcement
- Strong experience drafting legal documents and managing court filings (state and/or federal)
- Familiarity with rent recovery, eviction, foreclosure, or post-judgment enforcement processes strongly preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with legal and financial components
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple active matters
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal or case management systems
Preferred Experience
- Commercial real estate, lease enforcement, or tenant litigation experience
- Law firm or in-house legal department experience supporting collections or enforcement matters
- Exposure to bankruptcy, garnishment, or judgment enforcement work
- Paralegal certificate or legal studies background
Why This Role
- Ownership of lease enforcement and rent recovery matters from start to finish
- Exposure to both legal strategy and business recovery operations
- High-impact work directly tied to revenue protection and portfolio performance
- Collaboration with legal counsel and business stakeholders in a dynamic environment
