Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Aldridge pite, llp is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partnersAldridge pite is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clientsAldridge pite is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its practice areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: partnership, integrity, and innovation.
Purpose
Aldridge pite, llp has an immediate need for a remote legal assistantThe legal assistant will provide a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals engaged in the firm`s practice of representing financial institutions in bankruptcy, foreclosure, residential real estate or mortgage lawA 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:
Process the sales and post-sale work load of the assigned states according to aldridge pite procedures, internal goals and client/insurer/investor requirements.
Draft legal documents including pleadings, briefs, motions and agreements.
Electronically file pleadings within strict deadlines and manage/organize high volume incoming electronically filed pleadings
Prepare correspondence.
Proof legal forms and documents for accuracy.
Organize and track case files.
Provide timely responses/updates to clients
Communicate with courts, title vendors and other third parties
Monitor and handle judgment related tasks for the judicial foreclosure caseload assigned
Ensure that billing is completed in a timely manner at all billable events and milestones
Handle other projects or tasks assigned
Job requirements
High school diploma required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
At least 1 year experience working as a legal assistant or paralegal preferred
Judicial foreclosure service experience highly preferred
Paralegal certificate a plus but not requiredPrefer knowledge of multi-state process of service in a judicial environment.
General competencies
Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques and legal terminology.
In depth knowledge of government regulations.
Relevant computer knowledge and experience.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Excellent planning and organizing skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent research, analytical, critical thinking skills.
Aldridge pite, llp is fully committed to equal employment opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local lawWe are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
