Eviction Legal Assistant

Schneiderman & Sherman, PC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical & Dental insurance

Health Savings Account

Vision insurance

401(k) Traditional and Roth

Pension plan and profit-sharing

Long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-life balance

Team bonding events

Job summary

Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Litigation-Eviction department.

This role focuses on processing and effective case management, coordinating with clients, courts, and attorneys in a timely and professional manner. The responsibilities include drafting and filing documents for court, managing electronic filings, serving as a point of contact for clients and courts, updating case status, coordinating with process servers, and maintaining accurate case

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
• 1-3 years legal assistant or paralegal experience required; 4+ years preferred.
• Experience in default servicing, creditors' rights, landlord-tenant, evictions, or real estate law preferred.
• Experience with CaseAware, BKFS/ICE/Black Knight, ResNet, and Pyramid preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Michigan court procedures and filing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file legal documents for court, including complaints and motions.
• Manage electronic filing with state and federal courts, ensuring timely submissions.
• Serve as a primary contact for clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Provide clear updates on case status and escalate complex matters as needed.
• Coordinate with process servers to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Maintain and update case files, track deadlines, and progress eviction cases.
• Perform data entry and ensure documentation adheres to SOPs and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Michigan court procedures

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Case management software

CaseAware

BKFS/ICE/Black Knight

ResNet

Pyramid

Job description

At Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C., our mission is to provide clients with access to the most creative, cost-effective solutions for their various legal issues. We are always accessible, responsive, and attentive to detail. We will vigorously fight for the interests of our clients by providing the most innovative and effective representation in our field.

The firm prides itself on its exemplary timelines, client communications, and corporate compliance. Our continued commitment to advancing default technology has provided significant value and savings to our clients nationwide. Moreover, the education, experience, and dedication of our attorneys and staff allow us to handle our clients' diverse problems in a professional and timely manner.

Our attorneys and staff are proud of our history serving the mortgage industry. We are dedicated to the interests of our clients, our people, and our community. We strive to address their needs and meet their expectations efficiently and effectively - and we do so with integrity, insight, and innovation.

This Legal Assistant position is responsible for ensuring smooth processing and effective case management in the Litigation-Eviction department. They must communicate cross-functionally with clients, courts, and attorneys in a timely and professional manner. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has strong organizational skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional client service.

Legal Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Draft and prepare legal documents for court filing, including complaints, motions, notices, and correspondence, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Effectively manage electronic filing of legal documents through state and federal court systems, ensuring timely and error-free submissions in accordance with court requirements.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors, responding promptly to inquiries via email, phone, and voicemail.
• Provide clear, accurate updates on case status and escalates complex matters as needed to achieve satisfactory outcomes for clients.
• Serve as a liaison for process servers to coordinate services, monitor performance, and identify trends to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Maintain and update case files, track deadlines, and ensure the timely progression of cases through the legal process, including eviction and related proceedings.
• Perform data entry, maintain case management systems, and ensure all documentation adheres to internal standard operating procedures and external regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications And Skills

• High school diploma required; Associate's degree or higher preferred.
• 1-3 years of legal assistant or paralegal experience required; 4+ years preferred.
• Prior experience in default servicing, creditors' rights, landlord-tenant, evictions, or real estate law (plaintiff representation) preferred.
• Prior experience with CaseAware, BKFS/ICE/Black Knight, ResNet, and/or Pyramid case management systems preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Michigan court procedures and filing requirements.

What We Offer You

• Competitive pay rates
• Paid time off (PTO) + paid holidays
• Medical + Dental (Blue-Cross Blue-Shield and Blue Care Network) insurance options
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision (EyeMed) insurance
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth retirement plans
• Employer-funded pension plan and profit-sharing retirement contributions
• Company-paid long-term disability and basic life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including free mental health and financial counseling services
• Commitment to providing work-life balance
• Team bonding events, gift raffles, annual holiday party, and more.

This is a full-time, in-office position, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., averaging 40 hours per week. Overtime hours may become available and required based on business needs.