Legal Assistant - Remote Work from Home!

Aldridge Pite; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldridge Pite LLP seeks a skilled Legal Assistant to support its attorneys in providing exceptional legal services to a diverse clientele. This role requires a hands-on approach, ensuring processes are followed, and tasks such as legal research, document preparation, and client communication are executed effectively. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in legal settings and a high school diploma. Strong communication, research, and organizational skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
• Knowledge of multi-state service processes is preferable.
• Strong understanding of legal principles and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents.
• Organize and maintain case files.
• Assist attorneys in client representation during litigation.

Skills

Communication

Research

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Legal research tools

Relevant computer applications

Job description

Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm that emphasizes the use of technology to enhance workflow synergies with clients and business partners. It provides comprehensive legal services to financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing companies, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. The firm is committed to delivering top-tier representation across all Practice Areas, guided by its core values of Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation.

Purpose

The Legal Assistant supports lawyers and legal professionals by providing a range of legal support and administrative services in the firm’s practice areas, which include bankruptcy, collections, foreclosure, litigation, and residential real estate or mortgage law.

Specific Duties, Activities, and Responsibilities

The Legal Assistant assists attorneys in client representation during litigation or bankruptcy proceedings with responsibilities such as:

• Conduct legal, factual, and records research.
• Identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, codes, legal articles, or other pertinent materials.
• Organize, analyze, and validate information.
• Prepare written reports and legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, motions, and agreements.
• Draft correspondence and proof legal forms and documents for accuracy.
• Organize and maintain case files.
• Monitor and manage judgment-related tasks for assigned judicial foreclosure caseloads.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
• Paralegal certification is a plus but not mandatory; knowledge of multi-state service processes in a judicial environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of legal principles, research techniques, and terminology.
• Knowledge of relevant government regulations.
• Proficiency with relevant computer applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, attention to detail, and accuracy skills.
• Research, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.

General Competency Factors

• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with clients via various systems.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Problem-solving skills and timely resolution of issues.
• Reliability in work completion, meeting deadlines, and attendance.
• Initiative and proactive approach to obstacles.
• Alignment with the firm’s vision, mission, and core values.
• Compliance with client requirements, SOPs, and operational procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently at a fast pace, multitask, and pay attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Team player willing to assist colleagues.
• Ability to develop professional relationships and rapport.
• Good work ethic and adaptability to change.