What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreclosure Paralegal I position at Bonial & Associates, P.C.?
Bonial & Associates, P.C. represents creditors in foreclosure, bankruptcy, and related litigation matters. We emphasize quality, compliance, and risk management. We also deliver quality legal services with an emphasis on demonstrable subject matter expertise, domain knowledge and the highest levels of compliance and professional responsibility.
The ideal professional candidate is looking for a dynamic career in creditor foreclosure or loan servicing. BPC offers a leveraged learning environment to develop knowledge and skills that will fit all levels of experience. Individuals who are self-motivated and anxious to learn while also developing a career path will be welcomed into a dynamic fast paced environment with many opportunities. We are looking for candidates ready to begin their path in the role of Foreclosure Paralegal I. This position handles and maintains portfolios or matters as assigned while working alongside assigned management and attorneys to mitigating loss and legal risk for clients by accurately and efficiently managing the foreclosure process.
KEY JOB DUTIES
• Work with attorneys and support staff in preparing legal documents and/or processing transactions.
• Quality assurance review of all data entered against source documents to ensure accuracy in legal proceedings.
• Review and interpret all documents including recorded Deed of Trusts, Property Title, dockets, pleadings, etc.
• Prepare and mail Notices of Acceleration, Notices of Application to Foreclosure, Motions and Orders to Foreclosure, and file required documents in the proper courts.
• Interface with court personnel regarding file status, hearing scheduling and order entry.
• Communicate with opposing counsel and escalate items to Attorneys as needed.
• Ensure the required notices and motions are prepared, received, audited, mailed and/or recorded in accordance with client, company, investor and state and government agency guidelines.
• Escalation of issues to internal and external parties for any issues related to legal processing.
• Respond to escalated inquiries from clients, debtors and debtors’ attorneys, vendors and staff regarding internal and external processes.
• Update client systems with documents or message detail per client work standards
• Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Excellent oral, written and communication skills with ability to communicate at all levels
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain effective results in fast paced environment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 years of foreclosure experience; Bachelor’s preferred
• Experience working in systems such as BlackKnight & MSP
• Mortgage Servicing or legal experience preferred
• Paralegal certification preferred but not required
BENEFITS:
• Medical insurance plans designed to meet your needs
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Life & Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program