Our law firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Account Support Specialist to support attorneys in our growing Landlord Tenant Department. This role is well-suited for a legal professional who thrives in an active work environment, is numbers-driven, values accuracy and organization, and is comfortable balancing and analyzing case-related ledgers and accounting.
As a firm, Griffin Alexander P.C. is committed to delivering individualized service and high-quality legal work by understanding our clients’ needs and delivering quality work product. If you take pride in precision, organization, and contributing to meaningful legal outcomes, we’d like to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Assist attorneys with the preparation of pleadings, correspondence, court filings and preparation, and other legal documents
- Review, organize, and analyze ledger histories, rent records, and payment documentation related to legal cases
- Accurately calculate, verify, and break down amounts owed, balances, and totals for use in legal documents
- Ensure calculated figures are properly balanced, supported, and categorized
- Draft and finalize legal documents and file with courts in a timely and accurate manner
- Communicate professionally with clients, management companies, tenants, and court personnel via phone and email
- Maintain and organize client files (electronic and paper)
- Monitor, calendar, and track court dates, deadlines, and follow-ups
What We’re Looking For
- Strong math and numerical reasoning skills, with comfort reviewing and working from accounting-style records and ledgers
- Experience in accounting, finance, or related field strongly preferred
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Comfort working with financial figures as part of legal documentation
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
- Office experience and adaptability to changing priorities
- Professional demeanor, reliability, and a positive attitude
- Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience in landlord/tenant law or real estate law a plus
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- You’ll be part of a professional and collaborative work environment that makes a difference in the clients we serve
- We offer meaningful opportunities for growth and development
- We have a competitive pay and benefits package, which include:
- Medical and dental insurance (eligible after 90 days)
- 401(k) retirement plan (eligible after 6 months)
- NJ Earned Sick Leave
- Paid Time Off (vacation and personal days)
- Life insurance
- Health Savings Account
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless such accommodation creates undue hardship:
- Work in a general office setting, including performing tasks on a computer, speaking, or talking to express or exchange ideas or provide instructions, reading, placement at a stationary workstation, and visual ability to prepare and analyze information, view a computer terminal, and operate general office equipment; occasional lifting of exerting force of a negligible amount; ability to sit or stand for periods of time; walking or moving about the work setting to accomplish tasks.
- Subject to a climate-controlled office environment; no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions
Compensation & Schedule
Anticipated salary range: $45,000 – $55,000 annually
Full-time, Monday-Friday
Interested?
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via email.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
