What are the responsibilities and job description for the Evictions Legal Assistant position at McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC?
Description
McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC is seeking an Evictions Legal Assistant for the Charlotte, NC office. The Evictions Legal Assistant is responsible for for client communication throughout the course of the eviction and interaction with local courts, attorneys and local authorities in a professional and timely manner.
Requirements
- Procurement of all necessary information to begin the eviction
- Correctly entering all required information into the proprietary systems
- Scheduling court dates as needed
- Coordinating Evictions hearing dates with Firm Attorney availability and combining resources to reduce the amount of travel time
- Communicate with client and upload information to the client database
- Take and submit accurate notes throughout the process
- Address questions from the occupants or debtor
- Coordinating lockout dates with local authorities and client representative
- Ability to handle high call volume
- Understanding of standard court forms/pleadings
- Possess the ability to review ledgers and calculate fees and costs
- Close and submit billing for the file upon completion
Required Skills/Abilities:
- 1-3 years of experience in the with mortgage servicers, real estate law firms, and or creditor rights preferred
- High School Diploma, College degree preferred
- Working knowledge of foreclosure law and terminology
- Excellent professional communication skills. Position requires interaction with all interoffice personnel, managers and attorneys as well as the clients and outside vendors.
- Proficient with MS Outlook, MS Excel and MS Word
- Well organized, effective time management, prioritize and allocate workload for optimum efficiency
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality
- Strong work and business ethics; Self-motivated and able to work independently and as a Team Player
- Effective problem solving skills
- Familiarity of client systems including Black Knight/LPS, Tempo, a360 CaseAware is a plus
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- General high-volume, fast-paced work environment
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at
- Occasional overtime may be required
ABOUT MCMICHAEL TAYLOR GRAY, LLC
McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC (“MTG”) is a full-service default and creditors’ rights law firm delivering quality, cost-effective legal services for financial institutions throughout most of the eastern United States. The founding partners of MTG established a forward-thinking, client focused law firm, centered on an unwavering commitment to the following core values:
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Honesty
- Respect
A successful candidate must pass a background check and be able to provide two professional references. All candidates will be subject to pre-employment screens and confirmation of eligibility to work in the United States. Candidates may also be subject to criminal and/or credit history checks and reference checks depending on the nature of the position for which they are applying. Consideration for employment with McMichael Taylor Gray LLC is conditional upon successful completion of these required standards.
McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.