Landlord-Tenant and Collections Paralegal
Core
Support landlord-tenant disputes, eviction proceedings, and routine property-related litigation within a large affordable housing portfolio.
Role type
Landlord-Tenant and Collections Paralegal
Builds
Legal case files, compliance reports, and administrative documentation for ownership and property management teams.
Domain
Real Estate / Affordable Housing / Legal Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Paralegal experience, New York landlord-tenant law knowledge, case management, legal correspondence drafting, deadline tracking, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Preferred skills
Affordable housing law knowledge, tenant rent voucher regulations, NYCHA compliance
Responsibilities
Serve as primary liaison between ownership, property management, and outside counsel; coordinate with outside counsel for timely legal resolution; maintain accurate case files and tracking systems; gather documentation for legal matters; assist in drafting legal notices and memoranda; organize resident meetings regarding account balances and tenancy obligations; review legal invoices for accuracy; monitor changes in landlord-tenant laws and regulations.
Seniority
Mid-level (3–5 years experience)