Senior Paralegal - San Diego, CA

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

Aldridge Pite, LLP has an immediate need for a remote Senior Paralegal. The Senior Paralegal will provide 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 Senior Paralegal position is not exempt from overtime laws.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Assisting attorneys in the representation of clients in judicial foreclosure proceedings including, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Process primarily the sales and post-sale work load of the assigned states according to Aldridge Pite procedures, internal goals and client/insurer/investor requirements. Other stages or processes may be assigned as needed.
• Handle the more complex processes including but not limited to processing probate files.
• Complete QC responsibilities assigned.
• Train staff on stage processes, company policies and procedures, procedures for each judicial state handled within the team, client and investor requirements.
• Review client alerts related to Judicial foreclosure team assigned and ensure compliance.
• Draft and update SOPs for the assigned team or processes.
• Handle escalated matters for the assigned team/stage
• Identify and analyze process gaps and identify opportunities for increased efficiency 
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, briefs, motions and agreements
• Electronically file pleadings within strict deadlines and manage/organize high volume incoming electronically filed pleadings 
• Proof legal forms and documents for accuracy.
• Organize and track case files.
• Provide timely responses/updates to clients.
• Communicate with courts, title vendors and other third parties
• Monitor and handle tasks for the judicial foreclosure caseload assigned
• Ensure that billing is completed in a timely manner at all billable events and milestones
• Handle other projects or tasks assigned

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• At least 5 years’ experience working as a Senior Paralegal or Paralegal
• At least 3 years’ experience with Hawaii Judicial foreclosures
• Experience with client third party systems (BKFS, VS, Tempo, Clarifire etc required
• Paralegal certificate required.

General Competencies

• Must possess excellent ability to communicate with all clients, vendors, internal departments (via client systems, email, and phone)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
• Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office products 
• Overall positive attitude and willingness to adapt to change 
• Must possess good organizational and prioritization skills 
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner 
• Must be a team player and willing to help others in judicial foreclosure Department whenever necessary
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Excellent research, analytical, critical thinking skills. 

In addition to remote work for most positions, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage 
• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans 
• 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!

Aldridge Pite, LLP is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.