Residential Legal Representative

About Atrium:

Client Overview:

Our client, a large, well-established real estate organization, is seeking a detail-oriented Residential Legal Representative to join their Lease Enforcement team based in LeFrak City, Queens. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background or interest in real estate, legal operations, or property management, especially candidates with bookkeeping or accounting-related experience.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$24/hr

Position Overview:

The Residential Legal Representative will support lease enforcement and housing court-related processes while working closely with property management, tenants, and legal teams. This role combines administrative, legal, and bookkeeping functions, making it ideal for someone who is highly detail-oriented and comfortable working with financial data, tenant accounts, and legal documentation. Candidates must be comfortable working fully onsite in LeFrak City, Queens.

Responsibilities of the Residential Legal Representative:

• Process rent payments and manage tenant account activity related to legal cases.
• Review arrears reports and initiate lease enforcement actions.
• Coordinate evictions, including scheduling marshals and movers.
• Track court cases, stipulations, warrants, and legal deadlines.
• Communicate regularly with attorneys and internal teams regarding case updates.
• Prepare audits and financial documentation for court and tenant requests.
• Maintain and update records in Yardi or similar systems.
• Respond to tenant inquiries and assist with documentation and verification forms.
• Monitor compliance with court agreements and follow up on outstanding items.
• Notify property management of violations, repairs, and case developments.
• Support additional administrative, legal, and operational tasks as needed.

Required Experience/Skills for the Residential Legal Representative:

• Experience or exposure to bookkeeping, accounting, or financial record-keeping.
• Interest or experience in real estate, property management, or legal environments.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).
• Comfortable working fully onsite in LeFrak City, Queens.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Residential Legal Representative:

• Experience with Yardi Voyager or similar property management systems.
• Exposure to lease enforcement, housing court, or legal support functions.
• Background in real estate, compliance, or tenant relations.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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