Foreclosure Legal Assistant

$50,000 - $70,000/Yr

Ghidotti Berger - Miami, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Miami, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Foreclosure Legal Assistant position at Ghidotti Berger is a critical role that provides essential support to a team of attorneys in a dynamic and growth-oriented law firm. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to prioritize workloads to meet deadlines in a fast-paced collaborative environment. This position can be performed in person or remotely within Florida, and it involves a hands-on approach to assist colleagues as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining attorneys' calendars
• Calendaring deadlines, scheduling hearings, depositions, mediations, and examinations under oath
• Coordinating with judges, opposing counsel, clients, and other legal positions in cases
• E-Filing
• Tracking and recording documents produced in response to agencies' requests for documents
• Drafting correspondences, form pleadings, basic motions, and notices for attorney's review
• Handling contested litigation and motion practice
• Preparing trial packages
• Updating client systems

Requirements

• 1-3 years of related foreclosure or bankruptcy experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experienced with Florida clerks of courts schedules and procedures
• Exemplary organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong client service skills
• Experience working in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to communicate positively, clearly, professionally, and personably in both written and verbal communication channels
• Advanced Excel skills
• Case Aware experience a plus
• Law office experience preferred

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance