Legal Staff Paralegal in Garden City, NY

Law Firm

Garden City, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in Garden City, NY

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Boarding Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
The Boarding Paralegal is tasked with managing the initial stages of foreclosure and bankruptcy cases at the law firm. This role is crucial in ensuring the accurate entry and management of loan data within the firm's systems, specifically CaseAware, and handling other related administrative tasks. Key responsibilities include:

- Creating and organizing new case files, ensuring all documents are properly categorized.
- Reviewing received loan documents to verify their completeness and identify if additional documents are needed.
- Inputting client and case information into the firm's case management system while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Processing and updating file status changes to maintain accurate records.
- Categorizing and processing incoming mail associated with foreclosure and bankruptcy cases.

Education and Experience Information:
The ideal candidate for the Boarding Paralegal position should possess the following qualifications:

- A Bachelor's degree is preferred, but relevant industry experience may be considered as a substitute for formal education.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in default services is required, with a preference for those with experience in both foreclosure and bankruptcy.
- Proficiency in CaseAware and familiarity with BKFS/Tempo is highly desirable.
- Exceptional organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Salary Information:
The position offers a compensation package that will be commensurate with the candidate's experience. Additionally, a competitive benefits package is provided, which includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, a 401k plan, and gym/fitness membership reimbursement.

ADA Compliance:
In alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the law firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities. This commitment ensures that all individuals have the necessary support to complete job applications, participate in pre-employment testing, attend job interviews, and engage in other aspects of the hiring process. Requests for accommodations can be directed to the recruitment team at the law firm.

Location:
The Boarding Paralegal position offers flexibility as it can be performed remotely.