Paralegal (Foreclosure)

Overview

A national law firm is seeking a Paralegal to join the Financial Services Default Division. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The role can be performed remotely or from the Orlando, FL office.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with litigation and appellate work related to foreclosures and bankruptcy.
• Organize and analyze documentary evidence including contracts, reports, depositions, discovery, and investigative documents.
• Prepare chronologies and summaries in accordance with applicable law and firm guidelines.
• Analyze bankruptcy filings and provide timely legal assistance regarding the status of bankruptcy proceedings.
• Draft and prepare correspondence, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, discovery responses, contracts, opinions, position papers, and letters under attorney direction.
• Manage subpoenas and other requests for information.
• Organize and maintain case files.
• Monitor files and escalate issues requiring attorney involvement.
• Conduct legal research using online resources for experts, background checks, and case investigations.
• Request fee approvals, prepare hearing and trial binders, obtain necessary documents from clients, and assist in trial preparation.
• Maintain calendars for trial and discovery deadlines, obtain trial settings, and coordinate preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience with foreclosures, creditors’ rights, and Uniform Commercial Code.
• Strong knowledge of foreclosure processes and bankruptcy.
• Familiarity with client interface systems such as Blacknight / ICE (LPS), Tempo/Sagent for document uploads and file tracking.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal research and deposition motion practices and procedures.
• Experience with State and Federal Court filings, including e-filing and bankruptcy court e-filing.
• Title company and/or real estate closing experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of time billing procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel (intermediate to advanced), PowerPoint, Outlook, and legal research tools such as Westlaw.
• Critical thinking skills, strong communication abilities, sound judgment, and ability to work independently.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Physical Demands

• Primarily sedentary work requiring extended periods of sitting.
• Occasional standing, walking, reaching, bending, stretching, and use of office equipment.
• Ability to lift supplies and materials up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Regularly required to see, talk, and hear.

Working Conditions

• Indoor office environment with varying noise levels and temperature.
• Possible interruptions during work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time hourly employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability insurance.
• Generous 401(k) plan match.
• Paid vacation.
• Benefits for part-time positions may vary.

Location

• Remote or Orlando, FL office.