Foreclosure Paralegal

Hanger Law•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

Hanger Law is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Foreclosure Paralegal to support attorneys handling foreclosure matters for institutional lenders and other clients. The position manages files from referral through completion, prepares notices, deeds, and supporting documents, tracks deadlines, and keeps clients informed throughout the process. The paralegal works under attorney supervision and collaborates with attorneys and external parties involved in foreclosure matters. The role includes opening and reviewing foreclosure files; preparing documents for attorney review; coordinating mailing, service, publication, recording, and filing; monitoring deadlines and sale dates; communicating with clients; reviewing title reports and flagging issues; tracking military status searches, bankruptcies, and sale changes; assisting with sale and post-sale processes; maintaining electronic files and case-management systems; and handling reinstatement and payoff requests. Compensation is commensurate with experience. The firm offers paid holidays, paid time off, health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, and the ability to earn bonus pay. Hanger Law describes its culture as valuing work-life balance and notes opportunities to advance within a growing firm with multiple offices in Hampton Roads.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple files and deadlines.
Excellent written communication skills and close attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn case management systems and lender portals.
Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential information.
Task-oriented, with the ability to work independently under attorney supervision while collaborating with other team members.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with preparing foreclosure notices and deeds, reviewing title, handling payoffs and reinstatements, and other steps in the foreclosure process.
Prior experience in debt collection, real estate law, mortgage servicing, or a related legal support role.

Responsibilities

Open foreclosure files and review lender referrals, loan documents, payment histories, and supporting records for completeness.
Prepare foreclosure notices, including notices of sale and required notices to borrowers and junior lienholders, substitutions of trustee, trustee’s deeds, correspondence, affidavits, and other documents for attorney review.
Coordinate mailing, service, publication, recording, and filing of documents as directed.
Track deadlines, notice periods, sale dates, and lender reporting requirements.
Communicate with clients regarding file status, missing information, and next steps.
Coordinate with attorneys, trustees, title examiners, process servers, publishers, and courthouse personnel as necessary.
Order and review title reports; identify liens, judgments, ownership discrepancies, bankruptcies, and other issues and flag them for attorney review.
Run military status (SCRA) searches and monitor bankruptcy filings, loss mitigation holds, and sale postponements or cancellations.
Assist with foreclosure sale preparation, post-sale documentation, invoicing, and file closing.
Maintain accurate electronic files and update case management systems and lender portals.
Handle reinstatement calls and payoff requests from borrowers and third parties; obtain figures from the lender, prepare reinstatement and payoff quotes, and confirm receipt of funds.