Foreclosure Paralegal

About the role

Our firm places a priority on creating growth opportunities for our people, including continual learning, personal and professional growth, and career advancement. We pride ourselves on both positivity and a strong work ethic, and we seek candidates who embody those same character attributes. Our collegial work environment prioritizes internal promotion, training, and professional development, with lateral and vertical advancement opportunities available throughout the organization based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive, loan-level desktop reviews of cases, and prioritize the work appropriately
• Communicate with the courts, clients and opposing counsel
• Manage a portfolio of active files and complete daily tasks to ensure legal action exceeds clients' timelines and expectations
• Ensure all internal systems are updated, to include findings, documentation, and recommendations
• Draft and record legal documents
• Safeguard compliance with local, state, and federal bankruptcy, foreclosure and collections requirements (as applicable)

Requirements

• At least one year of Law Firm experience handling foreclosures
• Document preparation including but not limited to Notices of Sale and Deeds
• Experience operating in Loansphere/BKFS/ICE
• Creative in problem-solving and takes initiative when issues arise, with ability to use good judgment or obtain direction or clarification where needed
• Intermediate to advanced-level computer and general office skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and through written electronic correspondence
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to manage workflow and work under tight deadlines with competing and shifting priorities
• Knowledge of Mortgage Foreclosure Law

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's Degree preferred
• Basic principles of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control strongly preferred
• 1 year experience in handling foreclosures