Judicial Foreclosure Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm is seeking an experienced Judicial Foreclosure Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join its team. This position is open to Arizona, USA, Honolulu, HI, USA, Las Vegas, NV, USA, San Diego, CA, USA and Virtual locations.

Aldridge Pite, LLP 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. Aldridge Pite 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. Aldridge Pite 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.

Job Description

A Judicial Foreclosure Paralegal/Legal Assistant provides a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals engaged in the firm’s practice of representing financial institutions in bankruptcy, foreclosure, residential real estate or mortgage law. This position is not exempt from overtime laws. The successful candidate must have a High School Diploma and at least 3 years’ experience working as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal. Judicial foreclosure experience is highly preferred. A paralegal certificate is a plus but not required.

The Judicial Foreclosure Paralegal/Legal Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

Process the default/summary judgment work load of the assigned states according to Aldridge Pite 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

In addition to the duties listed above, the successful candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, exceptional customer service, problem-solving skills, and the ability to take initiative in face of obstacles.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation for this position is hourly and will be commensurate with experience. 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

Aldridge Pite, LLP 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.

Job Title: Judicial Foreclosure Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Location: Arizona, USA, Honolulu, HI, USA, Las Vegas, NV, USA, San Diego, CA, USA, Virtual
Pay Type: Hourly

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.
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
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

Not mentioned

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

Not mentioned

Legal Documents Drafting, Legal Research, Legal Terminology, Government Regulations, Computer Knowledge, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Planning and Organizing, Attention to Detail, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking Skills

High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred, Paralegal Certificate a plus

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Qualification and Experience High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred, Paralegal Certificate a plus

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