Legal Assistant – Foreclosure Sales & Post‑Sales

Diaz Anselmo & Assoc. PA; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A. is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Foreclosure Sales and Post-Sale team in Naperville, IL.

The role focuses on guiding files from sale scheduling through post-sale completion and requires strong organization and teamwork. You will prepare foreclosure documents, coordinate with courts and vendors, and manage deadlines while delivering professional client service and precise support for our attorneys.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of Legal Assistant experience in foreclosure, real estate, or default servicing.
• Paralegal Certificate, Associate Degree, or related legal education.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational habits.
• Clear, friendly written and verbal communication.
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities without missing a beat in a busy environment.
• A problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently while being a great team player.

Responsibilities

• 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 sale timelines on track and ensure deadlines are met.
• Run bankruptcy checks, military status lookups, and basic legal research.
• Back up attorneys and answer client questions with professionalism.
• Review property info, legal descriptions, tax records, and lien details for accuracy.
• Keep Case Management System and client portals up to date.
• Handle post-sale tasks like preparing deeds, processing surplus funds, and filing confirmations.
• Contribute to electronic filings, mailings, and day-to-day admin tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team player

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Associate Degree

Tools

Case Management System

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.