What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bankruptcy/Foreclosure/Real Estate Paralegal position at McGlinchey Stafford?
Technical requirements include:
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint);
- Advanced knowledge of Tungston formerly Kofax, including bates labeling, splitting and combining PDF documents, optimizing and reducing PDF files, etc.;
- Advanced knowledge of e-filing systems and procedures in federal courts (state court is a plus);
- Experience and knowledge working with file-sharing tools to share documents;
- Experience with and a good understanding of the bankruptcy process, as it pertains to the role of a paralegal, including, proof of claim filing in multiple states, etc;
- Knowledge of the technology and processes of timekeeping, billing, and other administrative tasks;
- Experience working with electronic document management systems; and
- Ability and willingness to quickly adapt to and learn new technology as needed.
Administrative Requirements include:
- Entering time as required for paralegals;
- Assisting attorneys with scheduling and calendaring, both in Microsoft and in other docketing software programs (experience with Compulaw is a plus);
- Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and other third parties at the direction of the attorneys;
- Managing the electronic case files;
- Reviewing and analyzing client materials for the purposes of preparing evaluations, summaries, and status reports;
- Drafting routine legal documents such as proofs of claims, notices, motions and other similar pleadings;
- Knowledge of foreclosures, pre-foreclosures and real estate processes a plus;
- Ability to research records in multiple states and review chains of title and other recorded documents;
- Performing assigned legal research using law libraries, electronic databases, and utilizing litigation software or business-specific software when required; and
- Maintaining calendars to ensure compliance with all deadlines.
