What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreclosure Legal Assistant position at ALAW?
Job 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
- Support the Firm Attorneys with general Legal Assistant tasks
- 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 documents for the same
- Handling Original Documents, recordings of originals, and/or Filing with the courts
- Cross train and assist in other departments to ensure continuity
Job Requirements:
- 2 years of experience in a legal assistant support role or in a similar position.
- Experience in the collections.
- Legal experience in the foreclosure field is desired
- Ability to work in high volume, fast passed environment
- Ability and willingness to assist other teams when needed
- Ability to maintain accuracy, be detail-orientated and highly productive
- PC proficiency, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer
- Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work both independently and contribute in every aspect to a team environment
- Ability to solve problems independently
- Must have a Positive attitude
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift and overtime as needed.
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
4504 Cypress Center Dr., Ste 300 Tampa, FL 33609
6565 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste 470 Irving, TX 75039
Remote / Hybrid
#LI-Remote
Benefits:
- 401K
- 401K matching
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Company Profile:
Founded in 1997, ALAW has grown from a modest legal practice to a comprehensive, nationwide law firm providing efficient and effective legal representation to the nation’s largest financial institutions.
Headquartered in Tampa, FL, and led by a team of seasoned industry veterans across a 16-state footprint, we are strategically positioned to cater to the diverse needs of our clients, including mortgage services, banks, investors, and other financial institutions.
Our expansive practice covers a full range of services, including appellate advocacy, attorney closing services, bankruptcy solutions, consumer collections, creditors' rights matters, foreclosure proceedings, eviction services, litigation support, regulatory compliance, REO (Real Estate Owned) services, replevin actions, and an array of other specialized legal services tailored to meet our client's unique needs.
At ALAW, our dedication extends beyond our professional services. We believe in the power of community engagement and positive outreach. Our team passionately contributes to charitable initiatives, offers pro bono legal assistance, and actively volunteers in the communities where we operate. We take pride in fostering a culture that champions involvement, ensuring that our impact is felt in the heart of the community.
ALAW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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