What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Trueline?
Purpose
A Litigation Paralegal assists and provides 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 Paralegal position is not exempt from overtime laws.
Specific Duties, Activities and Responsibilities
Assisting attorneys in the representation of clients in judicial foreclosure proceedings including, but not limited to, the following duties:
- Support Litigation Attorneys to ensure cases are being moved throughout the process to completion.
- Draft pleadings such as Motions, Proposed Orders and Notices of Hearings.
- 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
Job Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- At least 2 years experience working as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
- Paralegal certificate a plus but not required.
- Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques and legal terminology.
- In depth knowledge of government regulations.
- Relevant computer knowledge and experience.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent planning and organizing skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent research, analytical, critical thinking skills.
General Competency Factors
- Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Effectively communicates with all clients (via Client Systems, e-mail and phone).
- Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.
- 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.
- Processes work in compliance with Client requirements as well as SOPs and Operations Matrices.
- Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.
- Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
- Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary.
- Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.
- Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.
