Legal Assistant

Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. Aldridge Pite is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Aldridge Pite is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation. 

Purpose

Aldridge Pite, LLP has an immediate need for a remote Legal Assistant. A Legal Assistant provides a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals engaged in the firm’s practice of representing financial institutions in bankruptcy, foreclosure, residential real estate or mortgage law.  A Legal Assistant position is not exempt from overtime laws.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Assisting attorneys in the representation of clients in judicial foreclosure proceedings including, but not limited to, the following duties:

•    Process the work load or tasks of the assigned states according to Aldridge Pite procedures, internal goals and client/insurer/investor requirements. 

•    Handle collateral document oversight for the west coast teams

•    Draft Bailee letters and other legal documents as required

•    Prepare correspondence as needed

•    Process third party systems tasks and messages

•    Provide timely responses/updates to clients

•    Communicate with courts, title vendors and other third parties as needed

•    Handle service and firm transfer tasks

•    Handle reinstatement or closing of cases and ensure billing is done in a timely manner

•    Handle QC tasks to ensure the team’s compliance to Legal, Regulatory, Investor and client requirements and scorecard metrics

•    Coordinate and prepare files for client audits

•    Maintain team reference matrices with state, court, client rules

•    Handle additional tasks or projects as needed in support of the foreclosure teams

Job Requirements

•    High School Diploma required.

•    Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

•    At least 2 year’s experience working as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal

•    Judicial foreclosure experience highly preferred

•    Prefer knowledge of multi-state legal and/or foreclosure processes.

General Competencies

•    Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques and legal terminology.

•    In depth knowledge of government regulations.

•    Relevant computer knowledge and experience.

•    Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

•    Excellent planning and organizing skills, attention to detail and accuracy.

•    Excellent research, analytical, critical thinking skills.

•    Must possess excellent ability to communicate with all clients, vendors, internal departments (via client systems, email, and phone)

•    Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.

•    Strong written and verbal communication skills are required

•    Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office products 

•    Overall positive attitude and willingness to adapt to change 

•    Must possess good organizational skills 

•    Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner 

•    Must be effective in conflict, stress, and performance management

•    Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.

•    Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action.

•    Demonstrates commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values.

•    Processes work in compliance with Client requirements as well as SOPs and Operations Matrices.

•    Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.

•    Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.

•    Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary.

•    Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.

•    Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

In addition to remote work for most positions, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including:  

• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans 


• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage


• 401K Retirement Savings Plan


• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)


• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees


• Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors


• Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing


• Wellness programs and employee discounts


• Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth


• And so much more!

Aldridge Pite, LLP is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.