DRV Litigation Paralegal

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Deed Restriction Violation (DRV) Litigation Paralegal will assist the DRV Attorney and DRV Paralegals with the firm’s homeowner’s association DRV practice. This individual will be responsible for all litigation aspects of the deed restriction violations for homeowners associations. In addition, they will work with homeowners regarding the ACC submittals and resolving DRV issues; update the appropriate account information. The DRV Litigation Paralegal will be responsible to the billing of all work products, including the attorney’s time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Status reports; prepare update/input new referrals/organize and discard closed matters, etc.
• Telephone conference/e-mails with property owners/managers.
• Monitor/follow-ups on violation(s) with property owners.
• Perform general research thru internet, etc.
• Review/respond to incoming mailings/e-mails from property owners/managers
• Monitor service and responses filed with Court.
• Monitor/request/obtain court document filings.
• Prepare Pleadings; Petitions; Summary Judgment/Defaults/Non-Suit, etc.
• Prepared Motions for Enforcement/Contempt; Schedule Show Cause Hearings.
• Monitor DCOs; Schedule/monitor court deadlines for attorney.
• Request certified instruments: deeds/restrictions.
• Monitor payment plans, if any.
• Prepare payoff statements.
• Monitor lender’s foreclosure posting and confirmation of sale.
• Monitor for recording of Substitute Trustee’s Deed.
• Handle enforcement of post-judgment collection.
• Prepare necessary releases.
• Prepare payoff Statement, if any.
• Monitor/obtain Substitute Trustee’s Deed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Bill for work performed (limited to billing; majority of billing are performed by immediate supervisor).
• Calendar court settings/dockets, etc.; review, distribute, and re-direct mailings.
• Answer/return and re-direct phone calls; meet/greet with walk-in property owner(s).
• Prepare/forward copies of documents/correspondence to property owner(s)/Association; print photographs related to deed restriction violations; monitor/file of return mailings; forward all copies of correspondence to Association.
• Retrieve/prepare files to forward to new representing attorney/law firm.

Requirements

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong ability to multi-task; high level of time-management skills.
• Attentive to details with good follow through and follow up, possess the ability to anticipate what needs to be done.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills; excellent proofreading skills.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with others, both externally and internally all organizational levels and locations.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to learn and effectively utilize various computer applications and other forms of technology.
• Ability to maintain a customer/client focus and build rapport with others inside and outside the firm.
• High level of professionalism; maintain confidential information.
• Proven ability to take initiative in order to meet client/customer needs.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain calm in high pressure situations.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate.
• Proficiency with e-filing.
• A minimum of two to three years experience in a similar position, debt collections experience a plus.
  May be required to act as a Notary Public.
• Business references required.
• This is an indoor office environment and may require sitting and utilizing a computer for extended periods of time. May be required to move items up to 20 pounds.
  Overtime may be required to complete certain projects and meet deadlines.
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.