What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreclosure Defense Paralegal position at Amerihope Alliance Legal Services?
Amerihope Alliance Legal Services’ Plantation, FL office is seeking one or two experienced paralegals. The Foreclosure Defense Paralegals are responsible to perform various legal, administrative and clerical tasks to support the firm attorneys.
AALS operates in five (5) states. The Foreclosure Defense Paralegal must have in depth knowledge of the civil and foreclosure defense process in at least one (1) of our five (5) judicial states, and be willing and motivated to learn the process in our other states.
We represent homeowners in:
Florida
Illinois
New York
New Jersey, and
Pennsylvania
We have an immediate opening for a Paralegal with civil litigation experience handling defendant’s-side foreclosure cases in our Plantation, FL office. The paralegal must be organized, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast paced, high-volume office environment and must be capable of making independent decisions. Must have good research and investigation skills and understand legal terms.
Specific job duties/functions include but are not limited to the following:
* Help to outline strategic plans for clients’ defense
* Draft, upload and file answers and affirmative defenses
* Prepare various motions and notices such as motions for extension of time, motions to cancel sales
* Schedule hearings, mediation and trials and meet all court deadlines
* Coordinate consent judgments
* Coordinate and schedule hearings with the JA’s and opposing counsels
* E-file in state E-filing Portals: FL, IL, NJ, NY & PA
* File via mail when necessary
* Update clients via telephone calls and online portal, Clio, as required
* Submit documents for client review and execution
* Any other responsibilities assigned by the Manager and/or Team Lead, as applicable
Competencies:
* Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
* Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
* Detail-oriented
* Exceptional oral and written communication skills
* Excellent proofreading skills
Preferred Education and Experience:
* A minimum of three years' of foreclosure experience, preferred
* Experience with Clio and Gmail/Google for Business
* Bilingual / Spanish-speaking is a plus
AALS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Benefits:
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Plantation, FL 33317: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Foreclosure Plaintiff: 1 year (Preferred)
- Foreclosure Defense: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location