Land Use Paralegal

Overview

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.

Given ongoing construction and development plans, our current apartment portfolio of 6,000 plus units is expected to double in the next couple of years and rise to over 12,000 units in the next five years.

Given our rapid portfolio growth, coupled with ownership's desire to develop and hold rather than sell, the timing is ideal for qualified candidates to come join us.

We're currently seeking a full time Land Use Paralegal

This is not a hybrid position

This person will work at our corporate headquarters in Piscataway, NJ 

You will work directly for the President/CEO of our Real Estate Development Company

Responsibilities

• Work with the CEO on processing and following up with engineers/lawyers and other professionals to track land use approvals, entitlements, and project management
• Answer and respond to phone calls; communicate messages to the CEO at the end of each day
• Prioritize and respond to all emails
• Maintain the filing system of government approvals and entitlements
• Organize and prepare agendas and minutes for all meetings relating to tracking government approvals including sending reminders to responsible parties
• Prepare and review all mail for the CEO relating to real estate matters
• Manage the CEO’s calendar when necessary
• Includes all of the above, but not limited to the listed responsibilities

Qualifications

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe
• Flexible schedule
• Analytical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Time-management skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to multitask

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.