Legal Assistant – Foreclosure Sales & Post‑Sales

Diaz Anselmo & Assoc. PA; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A. is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support its Foreclosure Sales and Post-Sale team in Florida. The role emphasizes accurate document handling, timely deadlines, and coordination with courts and third parties.

You will work in a fast-paced legal environment, manage multiple cases, and assist attorneys with client inquiries, filings, and post-sale tasks, with opportunities for growth within a well-established firm.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably in foreclosure, real estate, or default servicing law.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Experience with foreclosure sale processes is a plus.
• Paralegal Certificate, Associate Degree, or related legal education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file foreclosure sale documents, notices, bidding instructions, and sale confirmations
• Coordinate with courts, sheriffs, master commissioners, auctioneers, vendors, and other third-party stakeholders
• Monitor foreclosure sale timelines to ensure all deadlines and requirements are met accurately and timely
• Conduct bankruptcy, military status, and related legal research searches
• Provide support to attorneys while responding to client inquiries professionally and efficiently
• Review property information, legal descriptions, tax records, and lien details for accuracy
• Maintain accurate case records and updates within the firm's Case Management System and client portals
• Manage post-sale activities, including deed preparation, surplus fund processing, and confirmation filings
• Assist with electronic filings, mailings, and other administrative tasks as needed

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Foreclosure sale processes

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associate degree or related legal education

Job description

Join a growing legal team where your attention to detail and organizational skills make a direct impact.

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

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, review, and file foreclosure sale documents, notices, bidding instructions, and sale confirmations
• Coordinate with courts, sheriffs, master commissioners, auctioneers, vendors, and other third-party stakeholders
• Monitor foreclosure sale timelines to ensure all deadlines and requirements are met accurately and timely
• Conduct bankruptcy, military status, and related legal research searches
• Provide support to attorneys while responding to client inquiries professionally and efficiently
• Review property information, legal descriptions, tax records, and lien details for accuracy
• Maintain accurate case records and updates within the firm's Case Management System and client portals
• Manage post-sale activities, including deed preparation, surplus fund processing, and confirmation filings
• Assist with electronic filings, mailings, and other administrative tasks as needed

What You Bring

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 1 to 3 years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably in foreclosure, real estate, or default servicing law
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a high-volume environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while contributing to a team
• Experience with foreclosure sale processes is a plus
• Paralegal Certificate, Associate Degree, or related legal education preferred

Work Environment

• Office-based position requiring extensive computer use and the ability to manage multiple systems and monitors simultaneously
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow

Why Join Diaz Anselmo & Associates?

• Opportunity to work with a knowledgeable and supportive legal team
• Professional growth and development within a well-established law firm
• Collaborative and fast-paced work environment
• Meaningful work supporting the foreclosure and real estate legal process
• Stability, growth, and the chance to build a long-term career in the legal industry