Foreclosure Legal Assistant — Precision in Docs

SouthLaw P C; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO

Job summary

SouthLaw, P.C. in West Des Moines, IA seeks a Judicial Foreclosure Legal Assistant to support the foreclosure process. This role requires analytical thinking to prepare and process legal documents and to work with attorneys and clients efficiently.

You will update client websites and case management systems, review documents for accuracy, prepare filings, and prioritize deadlines while communicating with attorneys, clients, and docket staff to resolve issues as they arise.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months legal office experience or 2 years non-legal office experience.
• Associate’s Degree or 60 undergrad hours or Paralegal Certification required.
• Strong attention to detail with data interpretation and transcription accuracy.
• Ability to type at least 45 WPM and navigate MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Update client websites and firm case management systems.
• Review and analyze documents for accuracy to prepare filings.
• Identify missing information and request from clients as needed.
• Edit and revise files as directed by attorney and client.
• Prepare and file documents and correspondence; meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with department, attorney, client, or docket staff.

Skills

Detail oriented

Typing 45 WPM

Microsoft Office

Web navigation

Software proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree / 60 undergraduate credit hours

Paralegal Certification

Tools

Case management software

Job description

SouthLaw, P.C. in West Des Moines, IA seeks a Judicial Foreclosure Legal Assistant to support the foreclosure process. This role requires analytical thinking to prepare and process legal documents and to work with attorneys and clients efficiently.

You will update client websites and case management systems, review documents for accuracy, prepare filings, and prioritize deadlines while communicating with attorneys, clients, and docket staff to resolve issues as they arise.