Job Description Job Description Job Title: Legal Assistant Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing delinquency reports, following up with past due tenants, and preparing legal notices. You will interact daily with our Legal department, communicate with court systems, and prepare correspondences for attorneys. This role also involves reviewing invoices, attending virtual court sessions, and handling collections calls. Responsibilities Run delinquency reports through company software. Follow up with past due tenants and work through timelines for legal actions. Update company software for generating and sending legal notices. Educate tenants on late fees and issue notices. Interact daily with the Legal department regarding contracts, notices, and tenant files. Communicate with NJ counties court systems via phone. Prepare written notices and correspondences for attorneys. Review invoices from outside counsel and distribute them to accounting. Attend virtual court sessions as a witness, if needed. Communicate with attorneys on a daily basis. Send out template notices to tenants. Redline and edit documents as required. Handle outbound collections calls to tenants. Update tenant account balances. Essential Skills 2+ years of experience in administrative support or legal assistant roles. Proficiency in legal administration, administrative support, and collections. Experience with banking and payment processing. Strong skills in MS Excel and customer service. Ability to review contracts and draft correspondence. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Additional Skills Qualifications Experience in retail banking and customer service. Entry-level experience with collections and taking payments. Previous experience reviewing legal notices. Work Environment The position is based in a corporate work environment within a busy, fast-moving office. The office space is small, with a team of 5 people working collaboratively. The work environment is highly interactive, focusing on processes and follow-ups. Employees are treated like family, and the company values hard work and dedication. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance options, paid time off, and bonuses. The company has a strong track record of employee retention and growth opportunities. Job Type Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodbridge, NJ. 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 Feb 3, 2026. About Aston Carter: 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. 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. 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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