Paralegal

Howard Law Group; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard Law Group in Boca Raton, FL seeks an experienced First Legal Foreclosure Paralegal to join our creditor's rights practice. Recent creditor-side mortgage foreclosure experience and fluency with the Florida process are essential. Manage files from referral through complaint, service, and default with minimal training.

This hybrid/remote, full-time role rewards ownership of files, adherence to timelines, and the ability to handle a high-volume caseload with accuracy and accountability.

Qualifications

• Recent creditor-side mortgage foreclosure experience
• Knowledge of Florida judicial foreclosure process
• Hands-on with First Legal including complaints, service, and defaults
• Ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to recognize issues and determine next steps
• Preferred: 2+ years creditor-side foreclosure experience

Responsibilities

• Manage creditor-side foreclosure files from referral through First Legal completion
• Review new referrals and loan documentation for completeness and accuracy
• Review title reports and identify parties in interest, liens and title issues
• Review notes, mortgages, assignments, and other collateral documents
• Prepare foreclosure complaints and amended complaints for attorney review
• Prepare summonses, notices, affidavits, and other foreclosure documents
• Coordinate and monitor service of process
• Review returns of service and determine next action
• Prepare motions for clerk and judicial defaults
• Obtain and review SCRA/military searches and other due diligence
• Monitor deadlines, client timelines, and First Legal milestones
• Identify title, service, collateral, bankruptcy, probate issues for attorney attention
• Maintain accurate file notes and client system updates
• Complete client tasks, status requests, and reporting timely
• Ensure compliance with client guidelines, investor requirements, court rules
• Collaborate with attorneys, servers, vendors, clients, and foreclosure team
• Move files forward with quality and accuracy

Skills

Foreclosure experience

Florida foreclosure process

First Legal knowledge

High-volume caseload

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Issue spotting

Tools

CaseAware

LPS

Tempo

Noteflow

Legal Tracker

Job description

Howard Law Group | Boca Raton, FL | Hybrid | Remote |Full-Time

Howard Law Group is seeking an experienced First Legal Foreclosure Paralegal to join our growing creditor's rights practice.

Recent creditor-side mortgage foreclosure experience is required.

We are looking for a candidate who already understands the Florida foreclosure process and can manage files from referral through complaint, service, and default with minimal training.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced foreclosure professional who takes ownership of their files, understands client timelines, and knows how to keep a high-volume caseload moving.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Qualifications

• Required:
• Recent creditor-side mortgage foreclosure experience
• Working knowledge of the Florida judicial foreclosure process
• Hands-on experience with First Legal, including complaints, service, and defaults
• Ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to recognize issues, determine the appropriate next step, and escape matters when attorney review is needed
• Preferred:
• 2+ years of creditor-side foreclosure experience
• Experience reviewing title reports and foreclosure collateral
• CaseAware experience
• Experience with LPS, Tempo, Noteflow, Legal Tracker, or similar mortgage servicing/client systems
• Experience working with mortgage lenders, servicers, and investors
• The Right Candidate:
• We are not simply looking for someone who completes assigned tasks. We want a paralegal who owns their files from the beginning to the end of the First Legal process.
• You should be comfortable reviewing a file, identifying what needs to happen next, spotting potential problems, and taking appropriate action to keep the foreclosure moving forward.
• If you have recent creditor-side foreclosure experience and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where communication, quality, accountability, and results matter, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Manage creditor-side foreclosure files from referral through completion at First Legal
• Review new referrals and loan documentation for completeness and accuracy
• Review title reports and identify parties in interest, liens, encumbrances, and potential title issues
• Review notes, mortgages, assignments, allonges, and other collateral documents
• Prepare foreclosure complaints and amended complaints for attorney review
• Prepare summonses, notices, affidavits, and other foreclosure documents
• Coordinate and monitor service of process
• Review returns of service and determine the appropriate next action
• Prepare motions for clerk and judicial defaults
• Obtain and review SCRA/military searches and other required due diligence
• Monitor deadlines, client timelines, and First Legal milestones
• Identify title, service, collateral, bankruptcy, probate, or other issues requiring attorney attention
• Maintain accurate file notes and client system updates
• Complete client tasks, status requests, and reporting requirements timely
• Ensure compliance with client guidelines, investor requirements, court rules, and firm procedures
• Work closely with attorneys, process servers, vendors, clients, and other foreclosure team members
• Consistently move files forward while maintaining strong quality and accuracy standards