Paralegal (Foreclosure)

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood and Boyer, P.A. • Pinecrest, FL

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About The Position

Due to continued growth, QPWB, a national law firm has an immediate opening for a Paralegal for our Financial Services Default Division. This is a full time position, competitive salary and benefits package offered. This position can be remote or located in our Orlando FL office. The individual in this role primarily supports a team of attorneys with litigation and appellate work handling foreclosures and bankruptcy. This is a hands-on position that involves working collaboratively with clients and employees of the firm.

Requirements

• Relevant legal experience within a law firm and/or corporate legal department for at least 3 years.
• Previous experience with foreclosures, creditors’ rights, and Uniform Commercial Code required.
• Strong foreclosure experience and bankruptcy knowledge.
• Familiarity with client interface systems such as Blacknight / ICE (LPS), Tempo/Sagent, etc.
• Must have a demonstrated knowledge in legal research and deposition motion practices and procedures.
• State and Federal Court filing including E-Filing experience required plus e-filing with the bankruptcy court.
• Title Company and/or real estate closing experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of how to bill time.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel (intermediate to advanced), Power Point and Outlook and knowledge and application of legal research tools (Westlaw).
• Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Title Company and/or real estate closing experience.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and analyzes documentary evidence including contracts, reports, depositions, discovery, investigative and other documents and summaries.
• Analyzing bankruptcy filings and providing timely legal assistance to handling attorney as to the status of each bankruptcy proceeding.
• Under attorney direction drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, responds to discovery, contracts, opinions, position papers, letters, etc.
• Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information.
• Assures organization of files including maintenance and management.
• Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement.
• Conducts legal research using online media for experts, background searches, case investigation.
• Requests fee approval, prepares hearing/trial binders, requests all necessary documents from client, preparing for trials and meeting billing goals.
• Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. Obtains trial settings, coordinates and assist in preparation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Employer paid short-term disability insurance.
• Generous 401(k) plan match.
• Paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees