Legal Assistant

About the Role

Aldridge Pite, LLP has an immediate need for a remote Legal Assistant. The Legal Assistant will provide a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals engaged in the firm's practice of representing financial institutions in bankruptcy, foreclosure, residential real estate or mortgage law. A Legal Assistant position is not exempt from overtime laws.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys in the representation of clients in judicial foreclosure proceedings
• Process the sales and post-sale work load of the assigned states according to Aldridge Pite procedures, internal goals and client/insurer/investor requirements
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, briefs, motions and agreements
• Electronically file pleadings within strict deadlines and manage/organize high volume incoming electronically filed pleadings
• Prepare correspondence
• Proof legal forms and documents for accuracy
• Organize and track case files
• Provide timely responses/updates to clients
• Communicate with courts, title vendors and other third parties
• Monitor and handle sale/post sale related tasks for the judicial foreclosure caseload assigned
• Ensure that billing is completed in a timely manner at all billable events and milestones
• Handle other projects or tasks assigned

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• At least 1 year experience working as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
• Judicial foreclosure service experience highly preferred
• Paralegal certificate a plus but not required
• Prefer knowledge of multi-state process of service in a judicial environment

General Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques and legal terminology
• In depth knowledge of government regulations
• Relevant computer knowledge and experience
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning and organizing skills, attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent research, analytical, critical thinking skills

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

Pay

Hourly