Legal Assistant

McCarthy & Holthus LLP; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Paid time off (PTO)

Remote work option (when available)

401(k) with company match

Job summary

McCarthy & Holthus, LLP, a leading firm with nationwide offices, seeks a motivated legal support professional in Texas. Under supervision, you will handle a variety of tasks including preparing and reviewing legal forms, locating and organizing information for proceedings, and supporting a team of assistants and attorneys in foreclosure matters.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and reliability in a fast-paced environment, with onsite expectations and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Texas legal processes.
• Familiar with servicer legal processing systems and standards.
• Extremely detail oriented with accuracy in processing documents.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Data entry, file intake and auditing legal referrals.
• Schedule legal sales and coordinate timelines.
• Respond to and/or initiate communications with clients.
• Adhere to foreclosure timelines set by stakeholders.
• Update servicer processing systems and databases.
• Generate foreclosure documents as needed.
• Answer incoming calls and provide information.
• Perform other duties to support department goals.
• Occasionally work extended hours when required.

Skills

Texas legal processes

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Team oriented

Tools

LPS

Lenstar

Tempo

Job description

At McCarthy & Holthus, LLP, and our affiliate companies, we have years of expertise in representing financial institutions across a wide range of banking law matters, and we’re looking for passionate, driven candidates to join our dynamic team! With offices in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, we offer opportunities across multiple locations.

Our workplace is more than just a job – it’s a supportive, collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter. You’ll be part of a team that values hard work, creativity, and dedication, while enjoying a strong sense of community. We offer performance-based bonuses, competitive compensation, and a range of incentives that reward your success. Plus, with generous benefits, enhanced employer contributions, and paid time off, we prioritize your well-being and work-life balance.

Summary:

Under direct supervision, provides a wide variety of legal work in support of group of legal assistants/attorneys to include preparing, checking and processing legal forms, documents, and related material, locating and abstracting information form legal files and records, and gathering and organizing relevant material for use in legal proceedings; and performs related duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data entry/file intake and auditing legal referrals.
• Scheduling legal sales.
• Respond to and/or initiate communications with clients.
• Adherence to legislative, investor, and client driven foreclosure timelines.
• Updating servicer processing systems.
• Generation of Foreclosure documents.
• Answering incoming calls.
• May perform other duties as assigned to support department goals.
• May occasionally work extended hours based on operational needs.

Experience and Skills:

• 1+ years of experience in Texas legal processes and associated documents.
• Knowledge of various servicer legal processing systems (LPS, Lenstar, Tempo, etc).
• Ability to rapidly adapt to change.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Succeeds in working in a fast-paced, high volume, team environment.
• Production oriented.

Work Schedule:

The work week is typically Monday through Friday, with business hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Employees are required to be onsite 2-3 days per week following a 90-day training period and upon management approval.

Salary Range:

The salary for this position typically ranges from $20.00-$23.00 an hour, depending on qualifications, experience, and other factors. Please note that the final offer may differ based on the candidate's specific qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity and business needs.

McCarthy & Holthus, LLP, and affiliated companies promote work/life balance with a robust wellness program, PTO, remote work, and flexible schedules (when available).

• Full-time employees become eligible for benefits following a 30-day waiting period, with benefit offerings that include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD.
• Additionally the firm provides parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers as well.
• Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and short and long-term care insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match.
• Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.

Security Requirement:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to ensure the security and confidentiality of all sensitive information, including but not limited to threats or hazards to the security or integrity of sensitive information that could result in any harm or inconvenience to any customer, employee or company.

A corporate office environment with a professional setting, characterized by a quiet to moderate noise level. Employees may work in individual or shared workspaces, with standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and telephones. Occasional meetings, collaborative discussions, and business activities may contribute to variations in noise levels.

Notices:

The above information on this job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents. Other duties and responsibilities not specifically described may be assigned from time to time, consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the incumbent.

McCarthy & Holthus, LLP,is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Qualified applicants with a criminal history will be considered pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and other applicable state or local laws. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if there are concerns about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. For more information about the Fair Chance Ordinance, visit the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement webpage.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a lawful and compliant workforce, we participate in the E-Verify program. All candidates who accept a job offer will be required to complete the E-Verify process to verify their employment eligibility in the United States.

Applications will be accepted until 10/31/2026