Paralegal, Client Services- Mount Laurel, NJ

Stern & Eisenberg offers a competitive benefits package along with flexible scheduling and a hybrid-remote work schedule. This opening is primarily focused on secured creditors rights with an emphasis on default related actions such as foreclosure and litigation. A positive, team player who wants to learn and grow would be a perfect fit for this opportunity. The Paralegal is an integral part of our team and responsible for a variety of tasks to support our attorneys. This includes maintaining and organizing files, and preparing and filing documents.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Attorney Support

• Manages calendar and court deadlines.
• E-files with courts and agencies.
• Assists with preparation of court filings
• Updates the internal case management system (CaseAware) and completes assigned steps
• Utilizes and updates client portals as needed, to reflect all client activities and filings.

Calendars and Deadlines

• Ensures proper calendaring of appearances, hearings, mediations, sales and other important events.
• Ensures deadlines are met.
• Prepares attorney document reviews.
• Schedules and coordinates hearings, mediations, depositions, etc.
• Follows up on unfulfilled requests.
• Ensures timely follow up with clients, opposing counsel and third parties.

Other Tasks, Duties and Projects as Assigned

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; some college or certification preferred.
• 1 -3 years’ experience with default servicing actions preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Ability to delegate as appropriate.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain positive internal working relationships with office staff.
• Ability to communicate confidently and appropriately with attorneys, staff and clients.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Must have strong computer skills; Word, Excel and Outlook as well as general understanding of software systems to access and utilize client systems.
• Must be punctual, reliable.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually required to talk, hear and walk, occasionally required to stand and lift and frequently required to sit, reach with hands, talk and touch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is usually in an indoor office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.