Landlord/Tenant-Collections Attorney
Edgewood Properties
Piscataway, New Jersey
Attorney Position - Edgewood Properties, Piscataway, New Jersey
Edgewood Properties is seeking a Landlord/Tenant- Collections Attorney to join its team of in-house counsel at our Corporate office, Piscataway, New Jersey.
Since its founding in 1992, Edgewood Properties has established itself as a leading real estate development and property management company with a track record of creating premier mixed-use,
residential and commercial communities throughout New Jersey as well as other states.
Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Excellent verbal and communication skills.
This is a full time position.
Responsibilities:
- Assist clients step-by-step through each phase of the eviction process
- Provide legal advice through phone consultations, emails, and video conferences
- Draft legal correspondence, including letters and notices, based on client needs
- Collaborate with clients and senior associates and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently
- Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements
- Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients
- Conduct legal research, prepare for and attend hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel with the help of senior associate attorneys
- Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
- Communicate with other staff and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently
- Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action
- Conduct consultations
- Update client on matters
- Communicate with court
- Engage in fact-finding investigation and discovery to effectively resolve legal matters
- Prepare exhibits for trial, proof hearings, and/or other legal proceedings.
- Conduct court appearances, including trials, and argue motions before the court.
- Negotiate settlements
Qualifications:
1-5+ years of experience is required
• Litigation experience is required
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Detail-oriented
• Experience with Commercial Litigation, Collections, Evictions, and Bankruptcy.
In return, we offer competitive compensation, along with comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental and vision benefits,
life insurance, a 401(k) with company match and a corporate team environment with opportunity of advancement.
Also includes on-site company fitness gym, discounts on housing and home appliances.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
About the Company
Edgewood Properties
Since its founding in 1992, Edgewood Properties has established itself as a leading real estate development and property management company. With corporate headquarters in New Jersey, the company is on a course of growth leading to activities across the nation with many luxury properties already in New Jersey, Florida and California.
Edgewood was created by real estate entrepreneurs who own and manage the company and bring hands-on approaches to all the projects they develop, lease and manage.
The principals of Edgewood Properties have a proud family tradition of providing home buyers with outstanding quality, superior design and unsurpassed customer service by offering luxury townhomes, apartments, condos and more. Commercial development, retail and office clientele receive the same expertise, the same attention to detail and the same expansive vision that has established Edgewood Properties in the residential market.
Edgewood attributes its strength and growth to a conservative philosophy. Its properties are well positioned for sustained success; Edgewood has utilized its own cash and equity and is virtually debt-free.
The company's independence guarantees its ability to act quickly and efficiently, and enables the principals to remain closely involved in each property. In a continuous endeavor to fund its own projects, Edgewood's principals provide the company with tremendous financial strength that is required to be competitive with - and outperform - public companies within the industry.
With a large portfolio of successful commercial properties, Edgewood continues to deliver outstanding commercial property leases in NJ, CA and FL.
We Value Our Employees
Edgewood Properties provides outstanding opportunities for its employees to develop their talents and assists them in reaching their full potential on the job. All employees are considered an essential part of the business team and are welcomed in the business decision process.
Edgewood recognizes that the key to our success is in taking advantage of our collective team efforts in working together. Employees are appreciated for their differences and their contributions.
The Morris family believes in creating a work environment that is stimulating, warm and rewarding.
Do you want to join our winning team?