Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant (Mortgage Foreclosure)

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLP•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Remote

About The Position

As a Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant, you will play a critical role in managing residential and commercial foreclosure matters pending in Ohio and Kentucky state courts. You will work closely with attorneys and clients, handle substantive litigation tasks, and help drive files forward from pleadings through judgment and post-judgment activity. This position offers long-term growth, exposure to complex litigation, and the flexibility of remote work while remaining connected to our Cincinnati-based Midwest litigation team.

Requirements

Prior experience handling mortgage foreclosure litigation matters (Ohio and/or Kentucky strongly preferred)
1–3+ years of litigation paralegal or legal assistant experience
Paralegal certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience
Strong knowledge of court filing systems, litigation deadlines, and document accuracy standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with a team
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future.

Responsibilities

Draft and prepare litigation documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery responses, notices, and correspondence
E-file documents in Ohio and Kentucky courts and ensure compliance with court rules and deadlines
Coordinate hearings, schedule court appearances, and maintain attorney calendars
Serve as a primary point of contact between attorneys, clients, courts, and opposing counsel on assigned matters
Review and respond to client system messages and inquiries daily
Assist with case progression through judgment, sale, and post-sale litigation activity
Maintain organized, accurate electronic case files and ensure budgets and client requirements are met