Legal Assistant - Remote Work from Home

Aldridge Pite, Llp; Alaska; Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Alaska seeks a Legal Assistant to support lawyers in representing financial institutions in bankruptcy and foreclosure. The role demands precision, effective communication, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree and significant legal experience.

Benefits

Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Generous PTO plan

Full equipment station for remote work

Wellness programs and employee discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles and terminology.
• Relevant computer knowledge and experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in judicial foreclosure proceedings.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings and motions.
• Organize and track case files.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizing skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. Aldridge Pite is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Aldridge Pite is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation.

Purpose

Aldridge Pite, LLP is currently looking for a Legal Assistant. The Legal Assistant will assist and provide a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals engaged in the firm’s practice of representing financial institutions in bankruptcy, foreclosure, residential real estate or mortgage law. A precise attention to detail, the ability to work under strict deadlines, and the capacity to prioritize multiple responsibilities are required for this position. Environment is faced paced with an emphasis on individual performance and team-oriented goals.

Specific Duties, Activities, Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys in the representation of clients in judicial foreclosure proceedings including.
• Organize and track case files assigned.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings and motions for various stages of the judicial foreclosure process.
• Prepare correspondence.
• Proof legal forms and documents for accuracy.
• Communicate with clients verbally or via third party systems.
• Organize, analyze and cross-check/validate information.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing of work completed
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of (2) years as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
• Paralegal certificate a plus but not required.
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques and legal terminology.
• In depth knowledge of government regulations.
• Relevant computer knowledge and experience.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent research, analytical, critical thinking skills.

In addition to remote work for most positions, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including:

• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
• Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
• Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
• Wellness programs and employee discounts
• Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth
• And so much more!

Aldridge Pite, LLP is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.