What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creditors' Rights Paralegal -Hybrid position at Aldridge Pite, LLP?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Creditors' Rights Paralegal will utilize legal knowledge and administrative skills to assist attorneys with handling legal matters and provide day-to-day clerical services to maintain the overall functionality of the department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support Attorneys to ensure cases are being moved throughout the process to completion
Draft pleadings such as Motions, Proposed Orders and Notices of Hearing
Draft all Discovery Responses, including but not limited to Request for Production, Interrogatories and Request for Admission
Request documents from clients to finalize Discovery responses
Handle Docket Sounding and Depositions
Monitor Litigation deadlines to ensure compliance
Draft all correspondences to borrowers, Clerks, Judge, Clients, etc
Update Client Systems for all Litigation matters
Ensure Case Management system is kept updated
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple cases
Assist with other duties and special projects as needed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma Required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred· At least two years of work experience in Creditors' rights law
PACER experience highly preferred
Litigation experience with a law firm that has a high transaction volume is preferred
Knowledge of the foreclosure process and experience in a foreclosure law firm a plus· ProLaw, LPS, VendorScape, Lenstar, and PACER experience highly preferred
General Competency Factors:
Must be proficient in software tools, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Interne
Must possess strong written and verbal communications skill
Must provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
Identifies and solves issues in a timely manner
Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessar
Must be extremely organized and be able to multi-tas
Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendanc
Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action
Demonstrates commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values.
Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking
Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with other
Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change
Job Type: Full-timePay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Salary : $50,000 - $75,000