Legal Assistant II

Overview

Remote, full-time Legal Assistant position (Non-Exempt/hourly). Scheduled hours are 8:30–5:00 PM Eastern. Pay range: $35,000–$41,000 annually.

This role supports financial institutions in a wide variety of creditor rights matters. The position requires taking and applying direction from internal and external parties while producing work products with a high degree of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the sales portion of the foreclosure process
• Update internal firm systems and external client systems within expected timeframes
• Sort, scan, categorize, label, digitally file, and organize legal documentation
• Complete assigned work queue items within designated timeframes
• Grasp and retain basic legal concepts and terminology that impact accurate work product
• Assist with preparing various required items for court appearances
• Review incoming documents and distribute them to appropriate parties
• Communicate professionally through phone, email, and internal/external messaging systems in a timely manner
• Complete all assigned trainings in the firm LMS in a timely manner
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–3 years of experience working in a data entry or legal assistant role
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in a technology-driven environment
• Highly skilled at accurate data entry
• Strong ability to adhere to basic instructions, job aids, and procedures
• Ability to follow firm policy and apply policy requirements while processing assigned work
• Strong time-management skills
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently or collaboratively, as needed
• Commitment to providing exceptional, responsive, time-bound service
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and comfortable with computers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the Default Servicing space (extra points if experience aligns)

Conditions of Work

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Ability to remain focused for extended periods
• Ability to work on computers for a significant portion of the day
• Ability to perform repetitive movements as required (typing, clicking, swiveling)
• Ability to multi-task

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $35,000–$41,000 annually
• Medical coverage
• HSA with quarterly employer contributions
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Group Life insurance*
• Supplemental Life Insurance plans
• Long and Short Term Disability
• First Stop Health for all employees*
• Legal Service benefit for all employees
• Hospital and accident indemnity coverage
• National discount programs for all employees*
• 401k with employer matching
• PTO* (accrual based)
• No cost benefit

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Authorization

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. The employer participates in E-Verify. Newly hired employees are required to complete the I-9 form and provide documentation of identity and work eligibility.

If an accommodation is required during the interview process, applicants should indicate the need when responding to the posting.