Bankruptcy Paralegal: Foreclosure & Creditor Defense

The Mortgage Law Firm; Winters (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mortgage Law Firm in Winters, Texas is seeking a Bankruptcy Paralegal to support foreclosure litigation defense and creditor bankruptcy matters. You will assist attorneys, prepare pleadings, motions, notices, and orders, and manage court filings.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years of law firm experience, paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program (or equivalent), and proficiency with Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, PACER, Westlaw and related databases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a law firm.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program or equivalent.
• Bankruptcy or Mortgage Servicer experience preferred but not required.
• Proficient with Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and court filing software.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of bankruptcy motions, judgments and stipulations, objections, complaints, notices and orders.
• Researches and retrieves relevant documents from client databases.
• Updates information in client databases.
• E-files documents with courts; sets up hearings and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Adaptability

Attendance/Punctuality

Customer Service

Dependability

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Organizational Skills

Professionalism

Quality

Teamwork

Written Communication

Education

ABA-approved paralegal program

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree related to law

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Black Knight

Equator

LPS

Tempo

Westlaw

PACER

ECF

Job description

The Mortgage Law Firm in Winters, Texas is seeking a Bankruptcy Paralegal to support foreclosure litigation defense and creditor bankruptcy matters. You will assist attorneys, prepare pleadings, motions, notices, and orders, and manage court filings.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years of law firm experience, paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program (or equivalent), and proficiency with Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, PACER, Westlaw and related databases.