Legal Assistant – Foreclosure Sales & Post‑Sales

Diaz Anselmo & Associates P.A.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A. in Naperville seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant for its Foreclosure Sales and Post-Sale team. You will guide files from sale scheduling through post-sale completion.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy teamwork, this role offers opportunities to grow within a respected law firm.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of Legal Assistant experience, foreclosure/real estate preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate or Associate Degree in legal field.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational habits.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file foreclosure sale documents, notices, bidding instructions, and sale confirmations.
• Coordinate with courts, sheriffs, auctioneers, vendors and other outside parties.
• Monitor sale timelines to meet all deadlines.
• Run bankruptcy checks, military status lookups, and basic legal research.
• Back up attorneys and respond to client questions professionally and clearly.
• Review property information, legal descriptions, tax records, and lien details for accuracy.
• Keep Case Management System and client portals up to date with clean records.
• Handle post-sale tasks like preparing deeds, processing surplus funds, and filing confirmations.
• Support with electronic filings, mailings, and day-to-day administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Team player

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Associate Degree

Related legal education

Tools

Case Management System

Client portals

Job description

Want to join a growing legal team where your eye for detail and strong organization make a real impact?

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A. is looking for a Legal Assistant to join our Foreclosure Sales and Post-Sale team. This is a great fit for someone who is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys guiding files from sale scheduling all the way through post-sale completion.

If you are super organized, love working with a team, and want to grow your career with a respected law firm, we would love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, review, and file foreclosure sale documents, notices, bidding instructions, and sale confirmations
• Coordinate smoothly with courts, sheriffs, auctioneers, vendors, and other outside parties
• Keep a close eye on sale timelines to make sure every deadline is met on time
• Run bankruptcy checks, military status lookups, and basic legal research
• Back up our attorneys and answer client questions with professionalism and ease
• Review property info, legal descriptions, tax records, and lien details to ensure everything is accurate
• Keep our Case Management System and client portals up to date with clean records
• Handle post-sale tasks like preparing deeds, processing surplus funds, and filing confirmations
• Pitch in with electronic filings, mailings, and day-to-day admin tasks as needed

What You Bring

• 1 to 3 years of Legal Assistant experience, ideally in foreclosure, real estate, or default servicing (hands-on foreclosure sale experience is a huge plus!)
• A Paralegal Certificate, Associate Degree, or related legal education
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational habits
• Clear, friendly communication skills—both written and verbal
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities without missing a beat in a busy environment
• A problem-solving mindset and the ability to work independently while being a great team player

Work Environment

This is an office-based role where you will be on the computer a lot, often managing multiple systems and screens at once. It’s a busy, deadline-driven place to work, but there is plenty of room to learn and grow.

Why Join Us?

• A Great Team: Work alongside knowledgeable, supportive colleagues who genuinely want to see you succeed.
• Stability & Growth: Build a long-term, stable career path within an established law firm.
• Meaningful Work: Do work that truly keeps the foreclosure and real estate legal process running smoothly.