Job Overview:
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
