This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

• Oversee administrative duties related to scheduling judicial hearings

• Liaise with judicial assistants to arrange and modify hearing dates

• Interact with attorneys and legal assistants

• Draft Notices of Hearing and Cancellations of Hearing

• Seek fee approval from clients

• Address a significant volume of email communications promptly, courteously, and thoroughly

• Cultivate and sustain positive relationships with business associates and clients

• Accurately and consistently update the firm’s internal case management system and client databases

• Create life-of-file chronologies and upload them for client access

• Deliver outstanding customer service to clients

• Review legal documents for accuracy

• Assist attorneys in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Collaborate extensively with other legal assistants and attorneys in a team setting

• Minimum of an associate degree, Paralegal Certificate, or at least 2 years of experience as a legal assistant

• Experience in a law firm is preferred but not mandatory

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities

• Dedication to providing exceptional customer service

• Capacity to interact courteously and effectively with borrowers, clients, attorneys, internal employees, and external parties

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

• Outstanding organizational skills; capability to multitask and adapt to ongoing changes

• Proficiency in reading and writing at a high level for proofreading and editing purposes

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite

• Competence in internet research tasks

• Familiarity with case and document management software

• Experience with client systems such as Loansphere, Clairfire, Tempo, and Vendorscape is preferred

• Good understanding of the legal process related to foreclosure is preferred

• Ability to operate a computer, fax machine, scanner, photocopier, typewriter, and telephone

• Capacity to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States both now and in the future

• No employment sponsorship or immigration support available, including CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, TN, E-3, H-1B, O-1, or visa sponsorship

• Comprehensive compensation package

• Salary is commensurate with experience and achievements

• Fully remote work arrangement

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