Judicial Foreclosure Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm Seeks Judicial Foreclosure Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Law Firm is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. Law Firm is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients.

Law Firm is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation.

A Judicial Foreclosure Paralegal/Legal Assistant is now being sought to join the team. This position is not exempt from overtime laws.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist attorneys in the representation of clients in judicial foreclosure proceedings
Process the default/summary judgment work load of the assigned states according to Law Firm procedures, internal goals and client/insurer/investor requirements
Draft legal documents including pleadings, briefs, motions and agreements
Electronically file pleadings within strict deadlines and manage/organize high volume incoming electronically filed pleadings
Prepare correspondence
Proof legal forms and documents for accuracy
Organize and track case files
Provide timely responses/updates to clients
Communicate with courts, title vendors and other third parties
Monitor and handle judgment related tasks for the judicial foreclosure caseload assigned
Ensure that billing is completed in a timely manner at all billable events and milestones
Handle other projects or tasks assigned

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
At least 3 years’ experience working as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal Judicial foreclosure experience highly preferred
Paralegal certificate a plus but not required. Prefer knowledge of multi-state process of service in a judicial environment.
Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques and legal terminology.
In depth knowledge of government regulations.
Relevant computer knowledge and experience.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Excellent planning and organizing skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent research, analytical, critical thinking skills.

General Competencies:

Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Effectively communicates with all clients (via Client Systems, e-mail and phone).
Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.
Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
Demonstrates commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values.
Processes work in compliance with Client requirements as well as SOPs and Operations Matrices.
Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.
Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary.
Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.
Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

Pay Type

Hourly

Benefits

Law Firm is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

In addition to remote work for most positions, Law Firm offers a comprehensive benefit program including:

Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
401K Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
Wellness programs and employee discounts
Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth

Law Firm is currently seeking a Judicial Foreclosure Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join the team. The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and at least 3 years of experience working as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal. Judicial foreclosure experience is highly preferred. Paralegal certificate is a plus but not required.

The Judicial Foreclosure Paralegal/Legal Assistant will be responsible for assisting attorneys in the representation of clients in judicial foreclosure proceedings, drafting legal documents, electronically filing pleadings, and handling a variety of other tasks. This position requires a thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, government regulations, and excellent communication and organizational skills.

The pay type for this position is Hourly. In addition to remote work for most positions, Law Firm offers a comprehensive benefit program including Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans, Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible

Not Specified

Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans; Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage; 401K Retirement Savings Plan; Flexible scheduling; Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees; Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees; Employee Assistance Plan; Wellness programs and employee discounts; Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth

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Legal Research, Drafting Legal Documents, Pleadings, Motions, Agreements, Correspondence, Proof Legal Forms and Documents, Organize and Track Case Files, Provide Timely Responses/Updates to Clients, Communicate with Courts, Title Vendors and Other Third Parties, Monitor and Handle Judgment Related Tasks, Ensure Billing is Completed in a Timely Manner

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Qualification and Experience High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. At least 3 years’ experience working as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal Judicial foreclosure experience highly preferred. Paralegal certificate a plus but not required. Prefer knowledge of multi-state process of service in a judicial environment.

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