Legal Assistant- Title Reviewer

JOB SUMMARY :

The job responsibilities of this position include all tasks associated with the processing of first legal for NJ and PA foreclosure, with a specific focus on title review. In addition to reviewing title, these tasks generally include preparing foreclosure complaints, corresponding with all interested parties, maintaining electronic files, the utilization and maintenance of a variety of client systems and addressing incoming calls from a variety of sources. In this position you will need to possess the willingness to work in a team as well as the ability to be self-driven and work independently.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Reviewing foreclosure title searches
• Drafting, preparing, and formatting foreclosure complaints, assignments, notices, and various other legal documents.
• Fielding calls from borrowers, clients, and other outside parties in a courteous and effective manner.
• Ensuring timely, courteous, and thorough responses to a heavy volume of email correspondence.
• Developing and maintaining congenial relationships with business associates and clients.
• Consistently and accurately updating the firm's internal case management system, as well as all clients systems.
• Providing exceptional customer service to clients at every level of interaction.
• Providing support to attorneys in a high volume, time sensitive atmosphere.
• Providing regular and timely client status updates, as well as continual follow-up on outstanding documents and or services.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

This job does not require supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job : Normal office working conditions, with quiet to moderate noise level within the work environment.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

If you possess the requisite qualifications, and are seeking the challenge of working in a growing firm, please submit your resume in confidence.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

Because of the high volume of calls received, only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration.

NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.