Foreclosure Legal Assistant

Overview

Full-time legal assistant support role in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

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
• Provide general legal assistant support to firm attorneys
• 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 related documents
• Handle original documents, recordings of originals, and/or filing with the courts
• Cross-train and assist in other departments to ensure continuity

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a legal assistant support role or similar position
• Legal experience in the foreclosure field is desired
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast passed environment
• Ability and willingness to assist other teams when needed
• Ability to maintain accuracy, be detail-oriented, and maintain high productivity
• PC proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment
• Ability to problem solve independently
• Must have a positive attitude

Schedule

• 8-hour shift and overtime as needed
• Monday to Friday

Compensation & 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

Location

5404 Cypress Center Drive, Suite 300, Tampa, FL 33609