Paralegal - Tax Enforcement Litigation
About The Position
The Buffalo office of Lippes Mathias LLP is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced paralegal who possesses familiarity with commercial litigation, real property tax enforcement and/or tax lien foreclosure procedures. The ideal candidate with have a strong understanding of commercial litigation procedures, foreclosure processes, and real estate law. This role involves managing case files, preparing legal documents, conducting research, and coordinating with clients, courts, and other stakeholders. The tax enforcement litigation group handles over a thousand In Rem tax lien foreclosure proceedings each year. The process is extremely complex – requiring staff to be focused on organization and attention to detail. Our tax enforcement litigation group prepares, files, and serves necessary legal documents as well as engages in motion practice and/or litigation when necessary, coordinates auctions of properties, handles creditor advocacy in bankruptcy, and effectuates real estate closings on properties sold at auction. Our firm also monitors, tracks, and processes the high volume of actions, papers and inquiries associated with an In Rem proceeding and other tax enforcement matters. This position requires a proactive attitude to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner, keen attention to detail, exceptional organization skills and the ability to excel in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Paralegal in commercial, municipal and/or bankruptcy litigation
- Accurate typing speed of 65+ wpm
- General office and computer experience
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure
- Reliable attendance
- Experience with editing, revising, and drafting of legal documents
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal court rules
- Working knowledge of Pacer Systems and ECF
- High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to complete projects with little direction
- Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information
- Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work products
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Experience with document management systems such as ProLaw and iManage
Nice To Haves
- Trial support experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist in the formatting/drafting/filing/serving of pleadings and legal documents
- Prepare and maintain checklists for foreclosure deadlines and other critical dates
- File legal documents with the County Clerk and State Electronic Court Filing Systems
- Prepare, organize, and manage a high volume of data
- Assist with case review
- Assist with due diligence, including order/review of title reports and lien searches
- Preparation of conveyance documents, closing statements, affidavits, assignments, and customary closing documents for real estate closings
- Handling of all disbursements
- Coordinating signing of closing documents and signature pages
- Interface directly with client and third parties throughout the transaction
- Create/maintain electronic directories
- Create/maintain filing
- Prepare and send out transmittal letters
- Save, print, scan, and file all transmittal documents on each file
Benefits
- Full time employees are also eligible for a year-end bonus and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following hire; immediate eligibility for the firm’s 401(k) and profit sharing plan; firm-arranged parking at our downtown locations; firm-paid long-term disability coverage for all employees; and firm-provided life and AD&D insurance for staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
