Legal Assistant

Mrlp Llp • Long Beach, CA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Assistant maintains client portfolios for the West Coast and directly processes foreclosure documents and files, ensuring that client portfolios and systems receive timely attention in accordance with service agreements. The role includes preparing and editing legal documents, maintaining case and client systems, and coordinating with team members, managers, and attorneys so files progress efficiently. This is an in-office position in Downtown Long Beach, California, with standard Monday-through-Friday business hours. The position offers hourly compensation of $24.00–$28.00, commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or 1–3 years of foreclosure experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work congenially with others in a team-oriented manner.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multitask and adapt to continual change.
• Ability to read and write at a high level for proofreading and editing.
• High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Teams, and Excel.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future; the employer does not provide employment visa sponsorship or immigration support.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of foreclosure processes and practices.

Responsibilities

• Organize and process files efficiently across multiple systems.
• Draft, prepare, proofread, and format notices, deeds, financial transactions, and other foreclosure documents.
• Ensure timely delivery of outgoing mail and overnight deliveries, and coordinate document recordings and retrievals.
• Respond to a high volume of email correspondence in a timely, courteous, and thorough manner.
• Handle calls from borrowers, lenders, and other outside parties courteously and effectively.
• Develop and maintain congenial relationships with business associates, borrowers, lenders, and internal teams and associates.
• Provide exceptional customer service, including timely status updates and follow-up on outstanding documents, services, and milestones.
• Accurately and consistently update the firm’s internal case management system and client systems.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.

What This Job Offers

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