*****Legal Assistant – Interviews Happening This Week*****

Location: Woodbridge, NJ

Employment Type: 4 months contract to hire

Compensation: $20 to $23 an hour

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in supporting the legal department with administrative duties, collections, and legal documentation related to tenant accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Generate delinquency reports and follow up on past-due tenant accounts to determine legal action timelines.Maintain and update company software to generate legal notices for attorneys.Educate tenants on late fees and issue legal notices accordingly.Collaborate daily with the Legal Department to manage contracts, tenant files, and court notices.Communicate with NJ county court systems regarding legal matters.Prepare written notices and correspondence for attorneys.Review invoices from outside counsel and distribute them to accounting.Occasionally attend virtual court hearings as a witness.Send out template notices to tenants regarding collections.Redline and edit legal documents as needed.Handle outbound collections calls to tenants and update tenant account balances in company records.

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

2+ years in legal administration or administrative support.Previous experience with retail banking, customer service, and reviewing legal notices.Entry-level experience with collections and payment processing.Proficiency in MS Excel and administrative documentation.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience reviewing contracts and drafting correspondence.Familiarity with court notices, legal documentation, and lien files.

Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

Stability & Growth: The company has never conducted layoffs, regardless of economic conditions.Supportive Culture: Employees are treated like family and rewarded for dedication.Medical, dental, and vision benefits through Blue Cross Blue Shield.Generous PTO structure: 10 PTO days after 90 days, increasing annually.Paid holidays, including certain Jewish holidays.$200 monthly health insurance stipend if benefits are waived.

Interviews are happening this week! If interested, please send over your most recent resume to sammurray@ astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone screen to go over the position in more detail.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Woodbridge,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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