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 firmโs 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:
โข Process the work load or tasks of the assigned states according to Aldridge Pite procedures, internal goals and client/insurer/investor requirements.
โข Handle collateral document oversight for the west coast teams
โข Draft Bailee letters and other legal documents as required
โข Prepare correspondence as needed
โข Process third party systems tasks and messages
โข Provide timely responses/updates to clients
โข Communicate with courts, title vendors and other third parties as needed
โข Handle service and firm transfer tasks
โข Handle reinstatement or closing of cases and ensure billing is done in a timely manner
โข Handle QC tasks to ensure the teamโs compliance to Legal, Regulatory, Investor and client requirements and scorecard metrics
โข Coordinate and prepare files for client audits
โข Maintain team reference matrices with state, court, client rules
โข Handle additional tasks or projects as needed in support of the foreclosure teams
Job Requirements
โข High School Diploma required.
โข Bachelorโs Degree preferred.
โข At least 2 yearโs experience working as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
โข Judicial foreclosure experience highly preferred
โข Prefer knowledge of multi-state legal and/or foreclosure processes.
General Competencies
โข Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques and legal terminology.
โข In depth knowledge of government regulations.
โข Relevant computer knowledge and experience.
โข Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
โข Excellent planning and organizing skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
โข Excellent research, analytical, critical thinking skills.
โข Must possess excellent ability to communicate with all clients, vendors, internal departments (via client systems, email, and phone)
โข Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
โข Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
โข Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office products
โข Overall positive attitude and willingness to adapt to change
โข Must possess good organizational skills
โข Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
โข Must be effective in conflict, stress, and performance management
โข Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.
โข Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
โข Demonstrates commitment to Firmโs vision, mission, and core values.
โข Processes work in compliance with Client requirements as well as SOPs and Operations Matrices.
โข Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.
โข Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
โข Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary.
โข Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.
โข Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.