Legal Assistant – Judicial Foreclosure

SouthLaw P C; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO

Job summary

SouthLaw, P.C. in West Des Moines, IA seeks a Judicial Foreclosure Legal Assistant to support the foreclosure process. This role requires analytical thinking to prepare and process legal documents and to work with attorneys and clients efficiently.

You will update client websites and case management systems, review documents for accuracy, prepare filings, and prioritize deadlines while communicating with attorneys, clients, and docket staff to resolve issues as they arise.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months legal office experience or 2 years non-legal office experience.
• Associate’s Degree or 60 undergrad hours or Paralegal Certification required.
• Strong attention to detail with data interpretation and transcription accuracy.
• Ability to type at least 45 WPM and navigate MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Update client websites and firm case management systems.
• Review and analyze documents for accuracy to prepare filings.
• Identify missing information and request from clients as needed.
• Edit and revise files as directed by attorney and client.
• Prepare and file documents and correspondence; meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with department, attorney, client, or docket staff.

Skills

Detail oriented

Typing 45 WPM

Microsoft Office

Web navigation

Software proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree / 60 undergraduate credit hours

Paralegal Certification

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Benefits

• 401k with Matching Up To 3%, Over a 3 Year Vesting Period
• Medical
• Dental – 100% Base Rate Paid by the Firm
• Vision – 100% Base Rate Paid by the Firm
• Life Insurance
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• PTO

Job Purpose

The Judicial Foreclosure Legal Assistant is responsible for preparing and processing legal documents required for the Foreclosure process. This person will be required to use analytical, mathematical, and critical thinking skills when completing work. This person will work effectively with a variety of Firm members and clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Update client websites and systems and input information into firm’s case management software system.
• Retrieve, review and analyze documents provided by the client to ensure their accuracy in order to prepare and file the legal documents. Documents to be reviewed may include detailed client screen prints, loan documents, or account statements.
• Determine missing information and documents, and request from client, if needed.
• Edit and revise files as instructed by attorney and Client.
• Prepare and file documents and correspondence.
• Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the department, attorney(s), client, or docket clerk to resolve issues as they arise.
• Other responsibilities as assigned or directed.

Qualifications / Required Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 6 months legal office experience; or 2 years non-legal office experience; or an Associate’s Degree/ 60 undergraduate credit hours; or Paralegal Certification
• Highly detail orientated, ability to interpret and transcribe data with few errors
• Ability to type a minimum of 45 WPM
• Intermediate knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs
• Proficiency navigating through various websites
• Intermediate skills with various software and computer programs
• Eligible to work in the United States

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at time with or without notice.

SouthLaw, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law