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. The successful candidate will provide 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.

Job Responsibilities:

Assisting attorneys in the representation of clients in judicial foreclosure proceedings including, but not limited to, the following duties:
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.
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 Law 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.

Salary and Benefits

Law Firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including company paid life and disability insurance plans, medical, dental and vision plans with prescription coverage, 401K retirement savings plan, flexible scheduling, generous PTO plan, full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, employee assistance plan, wellness programs and employee discounts, and learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

Job Title: Judicial Foreclosure Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:

Assisting attorneys in the representation of clients in judicial foreclosure proceedings including, but not limited to, the following duties:
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.
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

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, Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Programs and Employee Discounts, Learning and Development Training Opportunities

Not Specified

Legal Research, Legal Terminology, Government Regulations, Computer Knowledge, Communication (Oral and Written), Interpersonal Skills, Planning and Organizing, Attention to Detail, Analytical Skills

Not Specified

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Qualification and Experience High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Paralegal certificate a plus but not required.

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