Foreclosure Legal Assistant

Padgett Law Group • Tallahassee, FL

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Padgett Law Group (PLG) is an elite, full-service creditors' rights law firm with practices in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Alabama, New Jersey, Kentucky, and Illinois. Additionally, PLG offers national bankruptcy, replevin, and loss mitigation services. The firm’s practice provides exclusive representation to institutional clients such as lenders, mortgage servicers, credit unions, banks, hedge funds, investors, and other financial services industry stakeholders. Leveraging technology in our partnerships with forward-thinking clients gives PLG the ability to focus on the aggressive management and processing of delinquent or under performing loans, providing our clients with an edge when curing or resolving these complex legal matters. In 2019, PLG was recognized by The M Report, a leading default services industry publication, as a Top 25 Company to Work For.

At Padgett Law Group, our mission is simple: to attract and retain the most talented individuals within our industry while delivering high-quality legal services to our clients. We understand our crucial role as our clients strive to provide an ethical and empathetic experience. We contribute to that through our long-standing and recognizable firm culture that is visible during every interaction with PLG—and amongst ourselves. At PLG, we stand on our decades-long tradition of merit, respect, hard work, and excellent results, and we use that foundation for every service we provide. As a firm, we believe that our mission can only be truly realized through investment in our core values of People, Precision, and Performance.
At Padgett Law Group, we're not just looking for talented employees to join our growing team. We're looking for leaders who cultivate those around them and contribute to our path forward; we're looking for individuals who appreciate our culture and commit to our shared goals; we're looking for people who want to be more than employees, processors, or paper pushers.

Our vision is to build the most compelling law firm that is home to the industry’s best talent, as we are today and as we grow in the future.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in foreclosure, mortgage servicing, or a related legal field.
• Familiarity with foreclosure processes, legal terminology, and state-specific requirements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and both firm and client case management systems.
• Ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines consistently.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to problem-solve and escalate issues appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage foreclosure cases accurately and in compliance with client-specific, state, and federal guidelines.
• Prepare, review, and file foreclosure-related documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Input and maintain data in case management systems, ensuring records are updated in real-time and deadlines are met.
• Communicate with clients professionally and promptly to provide updates, address inquiries, and resolve issues as needed.
• Collaborate with team members, Supervisors, and Managers to ensure efficient workflow and meet departmental goals.
• Follow established procedures and compliance guidelines; identify potential issues and escalate as necessary.
• Generate reports on file status, timelines, and other key metrics as requested by management.
• Identify opportunities to enhance workflow efficiency and recommend process improvements.
• Assist with training new team members by sharing knowledge and best practices as needed.
• Ensure all tasks and filings are completed within required timeframes to avoid delays and maintain client satisfaction.

Benefits

• 4 weeks of PTO from day one (which increases with tenure)
• Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave
• 7 Paid Company Holidays and your birthday off every year
• Full suite of healthcare insurance options including health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Company-covered Term Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• 401k (with company match)
• Extensive Training and Development Opportunities
• Flexible work schedules including in-office, hybrid, and remote working capabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree