Litigation Paralegal

Aldridge Pite, LLP

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. Aldridge Pite is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Aldridge Pite is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation. Purpose A Paralegal assists and provides a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals engaged in the firm’s practice of representing financial institutions in bankruptcy, foreclosure, residential real estate or mortgage law. A Paralegal position is not exempt from overtime laws.

Requirements

High School Diploma
At least 2 years’ experience working as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques and legal terminology.
In depth knowledge of government regulations.
Relevant computer knowledge and experience.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Excellent planning and organizing skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent research, analytical, critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Support one or more litigation attorneys to ensure cases progress to resolution.
Draft pleadings, motions, notices and other court filings for attorney review.
Draft written discovery, including but not limited to Request for Production, Interrogatories, Request for Admission as well as proposed responses for attorney review.
Request documents from clients to respond to written discovery.
Analyze incoming mail, court filings, and other communications to coordinate with attorney on calendaring, responses and case strategy.
Update and manage attorney calendar and case dockets to ensure proper reminders scheduled and hearings covered.
File pleadings and/or documents with the courts.
Prepare table of contents and/or table of authorities in Word documents; edit documents for formatting requirements and/or typographical errors.
Monitor litigation deadlines to ensure compliance.
Draft correspondences to borrowers, clerks, judge, clients, etc. for attorney review.
Update client systems for assigned matters.
Ensure case management system is updated and organized
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple cases.
Assist with other duties and special projects as needed

Benefits

Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
401K Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
Wellness programs and employee discounts
Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth
And so much more!