Legal Assistant – Foreclosure Sales & Post‑Sales

Diaz Anselmo & Assoc. PA; Milford (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with match

Job summary

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A. is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to support our Foreclosure Sales and Post-Sale team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing cases from sale scheduling through post-sale completion.

If you are highly organized, collaborative, and ready to advance your career with a respected firm, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of Legal Assistant experience, ideally within foreclosure, real estate, or default servicing law.
• Exceptional attention to detail and elite organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and file foreclosure sale documents and notices with accuracy.
• Coordinate with courts, sheriffs, master commissioners, auctioneers, vendors, clients and other stakeholders.
• Track deadlines and ensure milestones are met on schedule.
• Perform bankruptcy and military status checks, and property research (legal descriptions, tax records, lien info).
• Assist with deed preparation, surplus fund processing, and other post-sale tasks.
• Maintain case management systems and client portals; provide e-filing support to attorneys.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal certificate / Associate degree or related legal education

Job description

About Us

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A. is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to support our Foreclosure Sales and Post-Sale team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing cases from sale scheduling through post-sale completion.

If you are highly organized, collaborative, and ready to advance your career with a respected firm, we invite you to apply.

What You'll Do

As a key member of our Foreclosure team, you'll play an important role in helping cases move smoothly through the foreclosure sale process. If you enjoy staying organized, managing deadlines, and collaborating with a variety of partners, this could be a great fit for you!

• Prepare Sale Documents: Draft, review, and file foreclosure sale documents, notices, bidding instructions, and sale confirmations with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with Key Partners: Work closely with courts, sheriffs, master commissioners, auctioneers, vendors, clients, and other stakeholders to keep cases moving forward.
• Track Important Deadlines: Manage multiple timelines and ensure all legal requirements and case milestones are completed on schedule.
• Conduct Research: Perform bankruptcy and military status checks, as well as property-related research, including legal descriptions, tax records, and lien information.
• Support Post-Sale Activities: Assist with deed preparation, surplus fund processing, confirmation filings, and other post-sale tasks.
• Maintain Case Records: Keep our case management system and client portals up to date while providing administrative and e-filing support to attorneys.

Required Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of Legal Assistant experience, ideally within foreclosure, real estate, or default servicing law.
• Exceptional attention to detail and elite organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the end-to-end foreclosure sale process.
• A Paralegal Certificate, Associate Degree, or related legal education.

Work Environment & Culture

• Office-Based Role: Requires extensive computer use and the ability to navigate multiple systems and monitors efficiently.
• Dynamic Setting: A fast-paced, deadline-driven atmosphere with real opportunities for career growth.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work alongside a knowledgeable, supportive legal team
• Professional growth and long-term career stability within a well-established firm
• A collaborative and engaging work environment
• Comprehensive benefits (including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, and a 401(k) with match)

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.

Take the next step in your career with Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A.

Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.