Senior Legal Assistant (Litigation & Enforcement)

Senior Legal Assistant – Lease Enforcement & LitigationNorth New Jersey - HybridOverviewA 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 DoLease Enforcement & CollectionsManage delinquent tenant accounts through the full recovery lifecyclePrepare and issue demand letters, default notices, payment agreements, and settlement documentationPartner with internal teams to resolve billing disputes and payment issuesTrack rent recovery status, payment plans, and account updates in internal systemsLitigation & Bankruptcy SupportDraft and prepare legal documents including complaints, motions, affidavits, and court filingsCoordinate with outside counsel on active litigation and bankruptcy mattersTrack case deadlines, court appearances, and procedural milestonesPrepare exhibits, damages support, and documentation for filings and hearingsPost-Judgment & EnforcementSupport judgment enforcement efforts including asset research and recovery trackingAssist with garnishments, settlements, and collection of outstanding balancesMaintain accurate records of enforcement actions and case progressionCase Management & AdministrationMaintain organized legal and account files across active mattersPrepare internal reporting and status updates for leadershipEnsure deadlines, filings, and documentation are completed accurately and on timeCommunicate with attorneys, tenants, and internal stakeholders as neededWhat We’re Looking For3+ years of experience in litigation support, legal collections, landlord-tenant law, or creditor-side enforcementStrong experience drafting legal documents and managing court filings (state and/or federal)Familiarity with rent recovery, eviction, foreclosure, or post-judgment enforcement processes strongly preferredAbility to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with legal and financial componentsStrong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple active mattersProficiency in Microsoft Office and legal or case management systemsPreferred ExperienceCommercial real estate, lease enforcement, or tenant litigation experienceLaw firm or in-house legal department experience supporting collections or enforcement mattersExposure to bankruptcy, garnishment, or judgment enforcement workParalegal certificate or legal studies backgroundWhy This RoleOwnership of lease enforcement and rent recovery matters from start to finishExposure to both legal strategy and business recovery operationsHigh-impact work directly tied to revenue protection and portfolio performanceCollaboration with legal counsel and business stakeholders in a dynamic environment