Legal Assistant

About Us:

Manley Deas Kochalski is a place where you can discover your passion, feed your curiosity, and advance your career. MDK provides default services to many of the world’s largest financial institutions, mortgage servicers, and title insurers. Our firm offers a variety of legal services to clients across the country, including mortgage foreclosure, timeshare foreclosure, bankruptcy, and title closings.

Why should you choose MDK? We won the award for Top Places to work in 2022 and received an award in 2023 for Best Law Firms by US News. We have moved from a traditional hierarchy to an agile team-based structure. This new structure will align MDK’s resources to improve client service and enhance work life for Team MDK. We also completed a brand refresh that encompasses our firm’s focus on offering comprehensive legal and professional services.

Due to our new structure, we are seeking someone that is highly motivated to work closely with our attorneys and give support to their team. MDK’s restructuring builds on 20 years of successfully adapting to changing circumstances, including creating a high-functioning hybrid/remote ecosystem that attracts professionals to help us create uncommon paths to success for our clients and ourselves. MDK is a great place for a long-term career, and we’d be proud to partner with you.

What Legal Assistants Do at MDK:

• Prepare and process basic legal documents with a high level of accuracy.
• Utilize case management system to ensure legal cases are progressing in a timely manner.
• Continuously update internal systems and client communication portals.
• Communicate with courts and clients to obtain information needed in a case.
• Request attorney fees from clients.
• Engage with clients and learn to provide outstanding client experience.
• Prioritize daily responsibilities to ensure deadlines are met.
• Actively work to become familiar with the entire legal process for all work performed by the team.
• Embody and demonstrate our company’s values in our everyday work: respect, creativity, engagement, collaboration, and advancement while working in an inclusive environment.

Your Background & Skills

• High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• One or more years of general work experience; experience in a law firm or corporate environment is a plus
• Notary Public certification strongly preferred or willingness to obtain
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and accountability
• Comfortable learning new systems and processes
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support team goals

Your Work Style 

Success in this role also comes from how you approach your work and your team. You:

• Bring flexibility and adaptability, staying open to new ideas and expressing your creativity
• Approach your work with curiosity and a desire to learn, grow, and take on new challenges
• Stay engaged and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Work collaboratively and contribute to shared knowledge
• Embody respect in every interaction, listening to others and ensuring they feel heard

Your Schedule & Benefits

Our team works Monday through Friday during general business hours. After a successful orientation period, we offer a hybrid schedule that provides flexibility to work both from home and in the office.

MDK provides a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off

We also offer additional ways to support your well-being and growth, including:

• Paid time to volunteer in the community 
• Paid holidays
• Casual dress code
• Opportunities for career development and advancement

See more of our benefits on our website: www.mdklegal.com/careers

Focused on Purpose. Driven by People.

Founded in 2002, MDK is a legal and professional services firm that supports the mortgage servicing and vacation ownership industries. With a coast-to-coast footprint, we deliver consistent, high-quality support across the country. Our approach combines deep legal expertise, business insight, and innovative technology to help clients optimize operations, maintain compliance, and drive growth.

We help clients solve complex challenges by blending legal insight with business strategy. That work starts with our people. When you join MDK, you become part of a team that’s creating uncommon paths to success—for our clients, for our colleagues, and for the future of legal services.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now to join Team MDK.

Learn more about MDK by visiting www.mdklegal.com or visit us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

MDK and affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We have a no tolerance policy for discrimination at our workplace. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to all applicants. We respect everyone from fair wages to equal opportunities for growth and movement here at MDK.