Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Foreclosure Legal Assistant

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The role of a Foreclosure Legal Assistant involves managing all administrative tasks associated with the legal process of New York foreclosures. These tasks typically include drafting and responding to correspondence and updating client systems. The position requires substantial coordination with other legal assistants and attorneys in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Consistently and accurately update the law firm’s internal case management system, as well as clients’ systems.
- Provide exceptional customer service to clients at every level of interaction.
- Draft and proofread legal documents as required.
- Draft and proofread foreclosure summons and complaints.
- Provide support to attorneys in a high-volume, time-sensitive atmosphere.
- Provide regular and timely client status updates, as well as continual follow-up on outstanding documents and services.
- Assist attorneys in preparing and filing legal documents, including complaints, motions, and pleadings, in compliance with court rules and deadlines.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategy and preparation.
- Manage and organize case files, including electronic and physical documents.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel professionally and effectively.
- Coordinate and schedule court appearances, motion hearing dates, and other legal proceedings.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job does not require supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

- Minimum of a High School Diploma; preferably an associate degree in legal services or Finance.
- Preferably at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Preferably relevant foreclosure work experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be committed to providing exceptional customer service.
- Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with borrowers, clients, attorneys, other internal employees, and outside parties.
- Must be able to work with others in a congenial and team-oriented manner.
- Must possess exceptional organizational skills; the position requires the ability to multi-task and be adaptable to continual change.
- Ability to read and write at a high level for proofreading and editing purposes.
- High-level proficiency in MS Office suite.
- Proficiency in internet research activities.
- Familiarity with case and document management software.
- Experience with client systems such as Loansphere, Lenstar, Clairfire, Tempo, Vendorscape, and others is preferred.
- Good understanding of the legal process surrounding foreclosure is preferred.
- Experience with drafting legal documents and pleadings, such as motions, letters, and notices.
- Ability to proficiently operate a computer, fax machine, scanner, photocopier, typewriter, and telephone is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: Normal office working conditions, with a quiet to moderate noise level within the work environment.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

If you possess the requisite qualifications and are seeking the challenge of working in a growing firm, please submit your resume in confidence.

All applicants applying for . job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

Because of the high volume of calls received, only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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