Legal Staff Paralegal in Cincinnati, OH

Law Firm

Cincinnati, OH

Legal Staff Paralegal in Cincinnati, OH

Legal Staff

1-1 yrs required

No

Title
Legal Assistant, Default Chronologies

Job Responsibilities
The Legal Assistant, Default Chronologies, is tasked with assisting in the preparation of legal reports that provide concise, factual, and informative summaries of the foreclosure process. This role involves maintaining a daily workload to meet all client and regulatory requirements. Daily work is distributed among team members for completion. The Legal Assistant must maintain a working knowledge of work rules and any changes in these rules that govern chronologies. Essential functions include:

- Completing the daily workload and ensuring that all prepared chronologies for clients are completed in accordance with governing work rules, client procedures, and service level agreements.
- Handling and ensuring all escalations are corresponded with attorneys, sales, and clients on issues to be included in the chronologies within applicable timeframes.
- Ensuring all chronology reports are sent to the requestor via the Lender system.
- Responding to client inquiries via phone, email, and lender systems regarding additional details about the chronologies.
- Assisting with maintaining workflow timeliness through investor prioritization, including addressing standard and RUSH items to maximize compliance with client service level agreements.
- Staying informed of client changes, updates, CFPB changes, and state regulatory changes, and taking appropriate action as required.
- Performing other duties as required.

Education and Experience Information
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, although some college education is acceptable, with a high school diploma being mandatory. A minimum of 1+ years of mortgage servicing experience is required, and 1+ years of foreclosure experience is preferred.

Requirements for the role include:
- Knowledge of real estate/loan documents.
- Strong working knowledge of default services, including foreclosure, eviction, and bankruptcy.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong, effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and people skills.
- Ability to independently solve complex problems.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Accurate problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to make swift, sound judgments.
- Capability of working independently under fast-paced conditions with changing priorities.
- Ability to work to meet strict deadlines.
- Adaptability to new situations.
- Positive and innovative leadership skills.
- Comfort working with senior management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and business Skype.
- Knowledge of LoanSphere BK/FC, Clarifier, Vendorscape, and Tempo systems is preferred.

Salary Information
The pay range for this position is $20 to $23 hourly.

This position is classified as non-exempt and is a full-time role. Applications are currently being accepted.