Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ALAW is a nationwide law firm providing legal representation to financial institutions. The Foreclosure Legal Assistant supports attorneys by requesting documents, drafting and reviewing pleadings, monitoring case progress, coordinating hearings, communicating with clients, and handling court filings and original documents.
Responsibilities
- Request and follow up for legal documents from courts and clients
- Draft legal documents for attorney review including motions, proposed orders, supporting affidavits and various pleadings for sale documents
- Support the Firm Attorneys with general Legal Assistant tasks
- Review dockets and public records for case progress and recordings
- Perform Quality Control checks on drafted pleadings
- Communicate with Clients and provide status of accounts in multiple Client Systems
- Coordinate and schedule hearings with opposing counsel and prepare documents for the same
- Handling Original Documents, recordings of originals, and/or Filing with the courts
- Cross train and assist in other departments to ensure continuity
Skills
- 2+ years of experience in a legal assistant support role or in a similar position
- Ability to work in high volume, fast passed environment
- Ability and willingness to assist other teams when needed
- Ability to maintain accuracy, be detail-orientated and highly productive
- PC proficiency, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer
- Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work both independently and contribute in every aspect to a team environment
- Ability to problem solve independently
- Must have a *Positive* attitude
- Legal experience in the foreclosure field is desired
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Referral Program
- Remote opportunity
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