Overview
This remote legal assistant position is based in New Mexico and supports attorneys representing financial institutions in bankruptcy, foreclosure, residential real estate, or mortgage law. The role involves providing legal and administrative assistance in judicial foreclosure proceedings and related tasks.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with judicial foreclosure proceedings, including processing complaint workloads according to firm procedures and client requirements
- Draft legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, motions, and agreements
- Electronically file pleadings within strict deadlines and manage high volumes of incoming electronically filed pleadings
- Prepare correspondence and proof legal forms and documents for accuracy
- Organize and track case files
- Provide timely responses and updates to clients
- Communicate with courts, title vendors, and other third parties
- Monitor and handle complaint-related tasks for assigned judicial foreclosure caseload
- Ensure timely completion of billing for all billable events and milestones
- Perform other projects or tasks as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
- Judicial foreclosure experience highly preferred
- Paralegal certificate is a plus but not required
- Knowledge of multi-state process of service in a judicial environment preferred
- Thorough knowledge of legal principles, research techniques, and terminology
- In-depth knowledge of government regulations
- Proficiency with relevant computer applications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong planning, organizing, attention to detail, and accuracy
- Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Competencies
- Excellent communication skills with clients, vendors, and internal departments via client systems, email, and phone
- Exceptional customer service orientation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Office products
- Positive attitude and adaptability to change
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Problem-solving skills and ability to resolve issues promptly
- Team player willing to assist others in the Judicial Foreclosure Department
- Effective conflict, stress, and performance management
- Conscientiousness regarding work completion, time management, and attendance
- Initiative and proactive approach to obstacles
- Commitment to firm vision, mission, and core values
- Compliance with client requirements, standard operating procedures, and operational matrices
- Ability to work at a fast pace and multitask while maintaining attention to detail
- Professional relationship building and rapport development
- Strong work ethic
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly pay
- Company-paid life and disability insurance plans
- Medical, dental, and vision plans including prescription coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
- Generous paid time off for full-time employees
- Full equipment station provided at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
- Employee assistance program offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services
- Wellness programs and employee discounts
- Learning and development training opportunities for personal and professional growth
Location
- Remote position
- Must be located in the state of New Mexico
Equal Employment Opportunity
The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The work environment promotes respect and dignity for all employees.