Legal Assistant Paralegal Creditors Rights Foreclosure

Career Personnel; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Montgomery is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant or Paralegal experienced in creditors' rights and Alabama foreclosure law. The role involves drafting legal documents, managing case records, and communicating with courts. Ideal candidates will have 2–5+ years of relevant experience and a background in real estate law. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive legal team.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in a law firm or legal department focusing on creditors’ rights and foreclosure.
• Familiarity with Alabama judicial and nonjudicial foreclosure statutes.
• Understanding of title searches and real property law in Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file legal documents related to judicial and non-judicial foreclosures.
• Review title reports and validate chain of title.
• Track statutory deadlines for hearings and pleadings.

Skills

Knowledge of Alabama foreclosure law

Legal document preparation

Case management

Communication with courts

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree; Paralegal certificate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management platforms

PACER CM/ECF

Job description

Job Description

Legal Assistant / Paralegal – Creditors' Rights & Foreclosure (Alabama)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and organized Legal Assistant or Paralegal with direct experience in creditors' rights and Alabama foreclosure law to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys in judicial and non-judicial foreclosure matters, creditor bankruptcy representation, collections, and real property litigation. A strong understanding of Alabama’s foreclosure procedures and title laws is essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and file legal documents related to judicial and non-judicial foreclosures in accordance with Alabama law, including complaints, motions, notices, affidavits, and sale documents.
• Review title reports, deeds, and loan documents to verify chain of title and lien priority.
• Coordinate foreclosure sales and publication requirements under Alabama law.
• Track statutory deadlines and manage calendars for hearings, pleadings, and publication schedules.
• Communicate with courts, clients, and title companies.
• Prepare documentation and pleadings for creditor representation in bankruptcy proceedings (Ch. 7, 11, and 13), including motions for relief from stay.
• Assist with post-sale confirmations, evictions, and surplus fund processes where applicable.
• Maintain accurate case records, billing, and client communications in the firm’s case management system.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor degree; Paralegal certificate preferred.
• 2–5+ years of experience in a law firm or legal department focusing on creditors’ rights, real estate, and/or foreclosure in Alabama.
• Familiarity with Alabama judicial and nonjudicial foreclosure statutes, procedures, and publication requirements.
• Understanding of title searches, chain of title, and real property law in Alabama.
• Working knowledge of bankruptcy proceedings (especially in the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with legal case management platforms (e.g., Black Knight, ICE, or similar).
• Experience using PACER CM/ECF; SCRA platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with mortgage lenders, banks, or loan servicers.
• Familiarity with FDCPA, RESPA, and other consumer protection regulations.
• Notary Public certification (Alabama) is a plus.

Company Description

With more than 50 years of experience, Career Personnel provides for the staffing of businesses, supplying qualified temporary, temporary-to-hire, direct-hire and contract candidates for companies in the Montgomery and Birmingham areas.