Legal Assistant (578)

US DEFAULT GROUP, INC.; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

US DEFAULT GROUP, INC. Westbury, New York, United States seeks an Entry Level Legal Assistant to support the Affidavit Department. The role focuses on organized, proactive work in a fast-paced legal environment with growth opportunities and internal promotion.

The position requires strong communication, timing, and collaboration skills as the team handles high-volume correspondence, filings, and case management while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze corrective action opportunities and present practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Review cases at the loan level using predetermined KPIs to ensure quality legal services.
• Respond to a high volume of emails in a timely and thorough manner.
• Draft and prepare motions and notices.
• Meet client and county deadlines.
• File and upload pleadings and exhibits with court and client.
• Update internal systems with findings, documentation, and recommendations.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections requirements.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

QA/QC knowledge preferred

Job description

Legal Assistant (578)

US DEFAULT GROUP, INC. Westbury, New York, United States

About this position

Entry Level Legal Assistant

Job Description

This Entry Level Legal Assistant position will provide our new hire with a uniquely experiential opportunity to immerse themselves in the day-to-day bustle of a prestigious legal group’s Affidavit Department. The ideal candidate will be a well-organized, proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong desire to progress within our organization. If you are a collaborative, team-oriented worker with the ability to switch gears/adjust priorities on short notice, this is the position for you!

Our firm maintains a collegial work environment that prioritizes internal promotion, training, and professional development. We strive to see our employees grow! As our team-members progress and demonstrate a consistent ability to meet performance standards, promotional opportunities become available.

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
• Ensure timely and through responses to heavy volume of email correspondence
• Draft and prepare of motions and notices
• Meet client and county deadlines
• File and upload pleadings and exhibits both with court and the client
• Ensure all internal systems are updated to include findings, documentation, and recommendations
• 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:

• Excellent oral, verbal, and written communication
• Superior organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to analyze corrective action opportunities and present recommendations

Required Education and Training:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• High school or equivalent required
• Basic principles of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control strongly preferred

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 fosters 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.

The pay range for this role is:

17 - 20 USD per hour(Westbury, New York)