Litigation Paralegal

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners seeks an experienced Foreclosure Paralegal to support attorneys handling a high-volume foreclosure litigation caseload in Alpharetta, GA. The role requires strong organizational skills and proficiency with foreclosure procedures, court rules, and e-filing.

Responsibilities include drafting and managing correspondence, scheduling hearings, filing documents, and ensuring deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years paralegal experience, preferably in foreclosure, real estate, or creditor rights.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program strongly preferred; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience considered.
• Strong working knowledge of foreclosure processes, court rules, e‑filing systems, and document recording procedures.
• Proficiency in legal software, Microsoft Office Suite, and PDF tools (Adobe Acrobat).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities; proven capability to manage a high-volume caseload with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage client, court, and opposing counsel correspondence (emails, letters, calls).
• Schedule hearings, depositions, and court events; maintain calendars for attorneys.
• Prepare, file, and record motions, orders, discovery, pleadings, and affidavits.
• Conduct weekly file reviews with attorneys to assess status and deadlines.
• Monitor case progress to meet all court-imposed and client deadlines.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files; support e-filing.
• Identify billable tasks and assist with attorney billing in line with guidelines.
• Perform additional administrative paralegal duties as needed.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

e-filing systems

Microsoft Office

PDF tools / Adobe Acrobat

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Foreclosure Paralegal to join our default practice group. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive support to one or more attorneys in managing a high-volume foreclosure litigation caseload. This role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in legal procedures specific to foreclosure actions, and the ability to handle time-sensitive tasks while ensuring compliance with court rules, client requirements, and all deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of client, court, and opposing counsel correspondence, including drafting, reviewing, and responding to emails, letters, and phone communications in a professional and timely manner.
• Schedule hearings, depositions, and other court-related events; coordinate with judicial staff and maintain accurate calendars for assigned attorneys.
• Prepare, file, and record legal documents with courts and county recorder offices, including motions, orders, discovery requests/responses, pleadings, and affidavits.
• Conduct regular mailings, including service of process, notices, and other required communications.
• Work closely and directly with assigned attorney(s) to support case strategy and daily operations.
• Review files to identify billable tasks, request hourly fees for each file, and ensure the assigned attorney accurately bills for completed work in compliance with client guidelines.
• Conduct weekly file reviews with assigned attorneys to assess case status, identify upcoming deadlines, and develop action plans to keep cases moving forward efficiently.
• Proactively monitor case progress to ensure all court-imposed, client, and internal deadlines are met, preventing delays and maintaining compliance with procedural requirements.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files, including document management and e-filing systems.
• Perform additional administrative and paralegal duties as needed to support the foreclosure litigation team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in foreclosure, real estate, or creditor rights law.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program strongly preferred; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience considered.
• Strong working knowledge of foreclosure processes, court rules, e‑filing systems (e.g., local and federal courts), and document recording procedures.
• Proficiency in legal software, Microsoft Office Suite, and PDF tools (Adobe Acrobat).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities; proven capability to manage a high-volume caseload with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy, deadlines, and proactive follow-through.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive matters.

Preferred Skills

• Experience tracking and managing attorney billing and client invoicing.
• Familiarity with Judicial and Non-Judicial foreclosure procedures and courts.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.