Foreclosure Paralegal - Precise Case Prep & Research

Paychex Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary vision insurance

Critical illness insurance

Paid holidays

PTO 12 days per year

401(k) plan

Job summary

Brock & Scott, PLLC is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to attorneys through case lifecycles. Responsibilities include document prep, research, file management, and trial preparation in a fast-paced legal environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of paralegal experience, an associate degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information. Mortgage-default experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working as a Paralegal preferred.
• Association degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, principles, research methods, court pleadings, and legal processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent interpersonal and client service abilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, sometimes high-pressure environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Mortgage default industry experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases and projects.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, including routine pleadings, motions, affidavits, and interrogatories, and file documents in accordance with applicable court procedures.
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provide written summaries and analysis to attorneys.
• Prepare, organize, maintain, and retrieve case files, including evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other case-related materials.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation and other legal projects as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of billable hours associated with assigned matters.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion and judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting documents

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Client service

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Brock & Scott, PLLC is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to attorneys through case lifecycles. Responsibilities include document prep, research, file management, and trial preparation in a fast-paced legal environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of paralegal experience, an associate degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information. Mortgage-default experience is a plus but not required.