Legal Assistant – Foreclosure Sales & Post‑Sales

About Us

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A. is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to support our Foreclosure Sales and Post-Sale team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing cases from sale scheduling through post-sale completion. If you are highly organized, collaborative, and ready to advance your career with a respected firm, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Sale Documents: Draft, review, and file foreclosure sale documents, notices, bidding instructions, and sale confirmations with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with Key Partners: Work closely with courts, sheriffs, master commissioners, auctioneers, vendors, clients, and other stakeholders to keep cases moving forward.
• Track Important Deadlines: Manage multiple timelines and ensure all legal requirements and case milestones are completed on schedule.
• Conduct Research: Perform bankruptcy and military status checks, as well as property-related research, including legal descriptions, tax records, and lien information.
• Support Post-Sale Activities: Assist with deed preparation, surplus fund processing, confirmation filings, and other post-sale tasks.
• Maintain Case Records: Keep our case management system and client portals up to date while providing administrative and e-filing support to attorneys.

Required Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of Legal Assistant experience, ideally within foreclosure, real estate, or default servicing law.
• Exceptional attention to detail and elite organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the end-to-end foreclosure sale process.
• A Paralegal Certificate, Associate Degree, or related legal education.

Work Environment & Culture

• Office-Based Role: Requires extensive computer use and the ability to navigate multiple systems and monitors efficiently.
• Dynamic Setting: A fast-paced, deadline-driven atmosphere with real opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work alongside a knowledgeable, supportive legal team
• Professional growth and long-term career stability within a well-established firm
• A collaborative and engaging work environment
• Comprehensive benefits (including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, and a 401(k) with match)