Client Systems Legal Assistant

Mrlp Llp; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP seeks a dedicated Foreclosure Operations Liaison to monitor client-site foreclosure processes and update activities as needed. You will act as the bridge between clients and attorneys, ensuring timely responses and accurate documentation.

The role requires attention to detail, strong written/oral communication, and the ability to manage multiple files in a fast-paced environment. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in foreclosure firm or bank default department.
• Law firm experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Update foreclosure processes on active files with limited supervision.
• Work on client site processes through all stages of foreclosure.
• Monitor and complete document processes for affidavits and loss mitigation packages.
• Serve as client liaison between attorney and clients on foreclosure files.
• Notify management when stagnant files are found to push progress.
• Review internal systems and provide status reports to clients.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Research ability

Documentation

Written communication

Oral communication

Deadline management

Multitasking

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Full-time

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Monitor all foreclosure operations related messages and/or processes on the client sites. Update and respond as needed.

Act as a liaison between clients and foreclosure operations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under Limited supervision update general foreclosure processes on active foreclosure files, in client sites
• Work on client site processes through all stages of foreclosure.
• Monitor, reproject, and complete document processes for affidavits, loss mitigation packages, consent judgments.
• Serve as a client liaison between attorney and clients on foreclosure files.
• Notify key member of management when stagnant files are discovered to assist in pushing them forward.
• Review and Audit internal systems in order to provide brief summary, status and hearing results to clients.
• Respond to general case inquiries on behalf of FC Operations and communicate routinely with clients through email and on client site platforms.
• Address messages in the all-client sites.
• Assist with the completion of client-specific projects received from compliance department.
• Submit and communicate activity and monthly status reports to key clients.
• Conduct internal audit projects related to client sites, prepare detailed final reports, and communicate audit findings to supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job does not require the exercise of supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years experience working in a foreclosure firm or default department of a bank
• Law Firm experience is preferred but not required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook
• Ability to conduct and report research
• Documentation Skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines while working on multiple projects
• Ability to utilize multiple internal computer systems
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in an extremely fast paced environment
• Capacity to handle a high volume of email & file communications each day
• Ability to retain and manage sensitive and confidential information
• Aptitude to quickly learn and navigate legal client systems
• Extreme attention to details and ability to learn and interpret legal terminology

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here 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 frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: Normal office working conditions, with quiet to moderate noise level within the work environment.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

If you possess the requisite qualifications and are seeking the challenge of working in a growing firm, please submit your resume in confidence.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Please note: No employment sponsorship or support will be given for this position. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not consider any employment immigration sponsorship or support. This means that McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, nor sponsor in any NIV category (including TN, E-3, H-1B, O-1), or
• Visa sponsorship nor immigration support is not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position

Because of the high volume of calls received, only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.