Real Estate Collections Paralegal

Location: New York

A leading real estate development and management firm is seeking a detail-oriented Real Estate Collections Paralegal to join its high-performing team. This position is fully on site, with potential for one remote day per week,
in Douglaston, NY.
Who You Are

• Paralegal with a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in real estate law

• Experienced in NYC housing law (DHCR & HPD), tenant relations, and legal compliance

• Skilled in managing legal cases, financial records, and resident communications

• Proficient in Yardi and Microsoft Office with strong analytical and reporting abilities

• Clear communicator with a professional approach to sensitive tenant matters

What You’ll Do

• Oversee resident outreach, payment plans, and ledger accuracy

• Manage legal case preparation, documentation, and coordination with counsel

• Ensure compliance with DHCR and HPD regulations and resolve violations

• Track legal actions, update tenant records, and generate monthly reports

• Prepare notices, agreements, and legal correspondence

• Monitor legal expenses and reconcile attorney invoices

What Success Looks Like

• Legal cases are resolved in a timely manner, with accurate documentation

• Compliance is maintained across all properties

• Financial records and reports are consistently accurate and up to date

• Communication with residents and internal teams is clear

• Legal costs are tracked and managed within budget

Salary Range: $90,000 – 100,000 annually, based on experience

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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