Overview
A legal services organization specializing in default legal services for mortgage servicers, banks, investors, and financial institutions is seeking a Paralegal to provide essential legal support to attorneys and the legal team. This role involves drafting pleadings, managing case calendars, preparing for hearings, overseeing case progression, and communicating with clients and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Review files requiring Extensions, Dismissals, Probate matters, Death Certificates, and Special Administrator/Personal Representative Defendant Substitutions.
- Draft various court pleadings related to Extensions, Trial Scheduling, Dismissals, Probate, Death Certificates, and Special Administrator/Personal Representative Substitutions.
- Prepare and file Land Court Petitions noting death as needed.
- Oversee handling of Formal and Informal Probate matters in collaboration with the assigned Probate Attorney.
- Manage calendaring of hearings, deadlines, and key dates associated with assigned tasks.
- Coordinate publication requirements and payments for Probate-related notices and orders.
- Assist Litigation Paralegal with contested matters, including drafting pleadings and managing litigation calendars.
- Participate in cross-training for Extensions and Trial Scheduling and transition responsibilities as tasks are reassigned.
- Begin training on additional paralegal duties involving drafting and preparing various court motions and orders as Extension work shifts.
- Request documents from courts and communicate with court personnel as needed or directed.
- Obtain records from the Bureau of Conveyances, Department of Health, and other state or federal agencies on a case-by-case basis.
- Submit requests for additional fees when necessary.
- Communicate directly with clients via phone, email, and client portals professionally and timely.
- Monitor client portals and tracking pages daily, updating information as appropriate.
- Support related tasks and perform other duties as assigned to contribute to team success.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in foreclosure or mortgage-servicing operations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated customer-service skills including professionalism and responsiveness.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Access; ability to learn additional technology platforms.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Adaptability to changing client expectations, internal processes, and industry requirements.
Compensation & Benefits
Details regarding compensation and benefits are not specified in the job description.
Location
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