Foreclosure Paralegal

About the role

The Foreclosure Paralegal I, positioned within the Office of Strategic Opportunities, is responsible for the pre-foreclosure process across various states. This role involves reviewing pre-foreclosure documents, onboarding documents, and utilizing systems like MSP, AIQ, and internal systems to ensure legal validity and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly review and confirm loan origination documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Review and confirm data within the MSP system for accuracy and reliability.
• Review, download, and confirm loan documents using the AIQ document repository.
• Complete quality control sheets per loan.
• Maintain and organize case files, track deadlines, and ensure timely submission of necessary documentation.
• Distribute workloads as necessary and ensure workflows within the team.
• Respond to emails, provide accurate and timely information, and update client systems with onboarding process details.
• Ensure all activities comply with internal policies, state laws, and federal regulations.
• Review payoff statements, payoff histories, and previous monthly statements for accuracy and completeness, addressing any discrepancies.
• Escalate issues as needed and assist with training new paralegal staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or Paralegal Certificate
• 5+ years of default law experience
• Strong knowledge of judicial and non-judicial foreclosure processes
• Previous default industry experience
• Analytical document review capabilities
• Able to respond to constructive feedback from management
• Self-starter with exceptional problem-solving abilities
• Ability to recognize and think analytically about changing environments
• Proficiency in software tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Identifies and solves issues in a timely manner
• Team player and willing to help others in the department
• Extremely organized and capable of multi-tasking
• Counsious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management, and attendance
• Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies tasks needing attention
• Demonstrates commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values
• Analytical and detail-oriented, capable of working at a fast pace and managing multiple tasks
• Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others
• Good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in software tools, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Must provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Must be able to identify and solve issues in a timely manner.
• Must be a team player and willing to help others in the department.
• Must be extremely organized and capable of multi-tasking.
• Must be conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management, and attendance.
• Must take initiative in face of obstacles and identify tasks needing attention.
• Must demonstrate commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values.
• Must be analytical and detail-oriented, capable of working at a fast pace and managing multiple tasks.
• Must develop professional relationships and build rapport with others.
• Must have a good work ethic and be willing to adapt to change.

Benefits

• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
• Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
• Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
• Wellness programs and employee discounts
• Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth