Legal Assistant (1576)

Robertson,-Anschutz,-Schneid,-Crane-; Lakeside Park (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC is seeking a Legal Assistant to support foreclosure proceedings and related litigation. The role requires handling cases independently, preparing documents for attorneys, and coordinating with teams to meet client timelines in a fast-paced, professional setting.

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance with

Qualifications

• Experience in handling foreclosure cases independently; cradle-to-grave experience preferred.
• Energetic, organized, detail oriented and disciplined with willingness to work hard.
• Eager to serve clients' needs, both externally and internally.
• Creative in problem-solving with initiative and good judgment.
• Intermediate to advanced-level computer and general office skills; strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate verbally and via written electronic correspondence.
• Ability to analyze corrective action opportunities and present recommendations.
• Conscientious with respect to deadlines, time management and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive, loan-level desktop reviews of cases based on KPIs.
• Audit foreclosure files and advance files to the next milestone.
• Prepare legal documents for attorneys to review and execute.
• Manage a portfolio of active files and complete daily tasks to meet timelines.
• Update internal systems with findings, documentation, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with attorneys, team leads, supervisors and managers to achieve goals.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for court.
• Monitor ongoing case activity, deadlines and update case files.
• Use reporting to prioritize work.
• Safeguard confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ensure compliance with foreclosure, bankruptcy and collections requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Time management

Computer skills

Written communication

Tools

Office software

Job description

The Legal Assistant role provides our new hires with the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in our various practice areas, as well as demonstrate their ability to meet performance standards. As employees progress in experience, education, and performance consistency, supervisor and management growth opportunities become available. Our firm maintains a collegial work environment that prioritizes internal promotion, training, and professional development.

The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, have excellent service orientation and communication skills, and pay strong attention to detail.

This is a full-time, in-person role. Office hours are M-F, 8:30AM - 5:30PM.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive, loan-level desktop reviews of cases, based on predetermined Key Performance Indicators pertaining to the delivery of quality legal services
• Auditing foreclosure files and advancing files to the next milestone
• Prepare legal documents for attorneys to review and execute, including but not limited to motions, orders for judgment, discovery, etc.
• Manage a portfolio of active files and complete daily tasks to ensure legal action exceeds clients’ timelines and expectations
• Ensure all internal systems are updated, to include findings, documentation, and recommendations
• Working collaboratively with attorneys, team leads, supervisors and managers to achieve job goals
• Assisting attorneys in preparing for court
• Monitor ongoing case activity, pending deadlines and update case files
• Utilizing reporting to prioritize work
• Exercise a high-degree of confidentiality and professionalism
• Safeguard compliance with local, state, and federal foreclosure, bankruptcy and collections requirements (as applicable)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in handling foreclosure cases independently; Cradle-to-grave (from beginning to end) experienced is preferred but consideration will be given to qualitative foreclosure experience
• Energetic, organized, detail oriented and disciplined with the willingness to work hard
• Eager to serve clients' needs, both externally and internally
• Creative in problem-solving and takes initiative when issues arise, with ability to use good judgment or obtain direction or clarification where needed
• Intermediate to advanced-level computer and general office skills; Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and through written electronic correspondence
• Demonstrated ability to analyze corrective action opportunities and present recommendations
• Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance

Ability to manage workflow and work under tight deadlines with competing and shifting priorities

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC is a national law firm specializing in creditors’ rights and real estate law, offering employees the opportunity to work on high-impact legal matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong growth potential. RASCP foster a collaborative, performance-driven culture where employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, contribute to meaningful client outcomes, and continuously develop their skills within a fast-paced, evolving legal environment. Employees benefit from exposure to complex, high-impact legal matters, creating opportunities for professional growth, specialization, and long-term career development in a dynamic and essential sector of the legal industry.

With a team of over 1,100 professionals operating across 20 states, RASCP has a strong reputation for delivering innovative, efficient, and results-driven legal solutions in areas including foreclosure, bankruptcy, litigation, compliance, and real estate matters. RASCP combines the resources and reach of a large organization with a client-focused, boutique-style approach, allowing teams to provide tailored solutions while maintaining strong attorney-client relationships.