TIFFANY & BOSCO P.A., a business that has been around for 50+ years, is a full-service law firm located at 2525 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ. 85016. We are looking for hardworking and dedicated individuals that are looking to continue to exceed our clients’ expectations in our Ft. Wright, Kentucky office.
If you are interested in working with a law firm where your opinion counts, where everyone is respected, and people enjoy their work, then look no further. We are a growing dynamic law firm that is always looking for smart, enthusiastic people to join our team in our Solon, Ft. Wright, Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Diego and Albuquerque offices.
TIFFANY & BOSCO P.A., is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Legal Assistant - Foreclosure
Reports to: Foreclosure Manager
Classification: Non-Exempt
Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
We are looking for a Legal Assistant - Foreclosure who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with an energized team. The Legal Assistant for this position will have excellent communication, organizational, and people skills. The Legal Assistant will be a self-motivator, someone who works well with little supervision.
The responsibilities for a Legal Assistant include, but are not limited to:
- Manage assigned client accounts
- Prepare basic court pleadings (Notice of Appearance, Substitution counsel, Substitution of Plaintiff, etc.)
- Communicate with client at every stage of the foreclosure via client's website, email or phone. Whichever client prefers
- Electronic filing of all Pre-Judgement case Pleadings
- Perform SCRA/PACER searches and upload to client sites and/or provide supporting documents
- Request hearing and document fees from client, follow-up for approval, then process fee accordingly
- Process incoming mail both electronic mail and hard copy; documenting the files, uploading documents and reviewing for necessary work
- Communicate with client regarding potential delays with case (i.e. title issues, contested)
- Request additional fees for out of the ordinary circumstances (i.e. title issues, mediations, contested)
- Escalate issues with client regarding possible missing docs or information
- Telephone calls with, courts, sheriffs, attorneys
- Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
- Prepare Chronologies at clients requests
- Working knowledge of title claims processing and mobile home foreclosure procedures.
Skills & Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Basic concept/understanding of foreclosure from referral to REO
- Ability to read and understand title work
- Basic concept/understanding of different types of loan docs
- Basic concept/understanding of different types of loans (i.e. FHA, FNMA, Conventional, VA)
- Basic Knowledge of Client Software Databases, such as Black Knight, Tempo and SSE.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong analysis and judgment skills
- Works well in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills
- Good communication skills
- Enjoy public contact
- Able to work well under pressure
- Proficient computer skills
- Pleasant telephone manner
- Detail orientated
- Problem solving skills
- Typing and computer input
- Flexibility and ability to multi-task
- A professional telephone manner is essential.
- Must have good command of the English language, oral and written.
Requirements
- Paralegal studies/Associate’s Degree will be considered if no prior law firm experience.
- 2 years or more experience working in a law firm.
- Previous experience in a legal assistant role at a law firm is beneficial.
TIFFANY & BOSCO P.A., offers its employees medical, dental and vision insurances; flexible spending accounts; short term disability insurance; 401(k); company paid long term disability insurance and company paid life insurance. Our office is a business casual office. No recruiters please.
Must be willing to submit a background check and drug test.
Work Location: In person
