Paralegal (Foreclosure)

Due to continued growth, QPWB, a national law firm, has an immediate opening for a Paralegal for our Financial Services Default Division. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package offered. This position can be remote or located in our Orlando, FL office. 

JOB SUMMARY:

The individual in this role primarily supports a team of attorneys with litigation and appellate work, handling foreclosures and bankruptcy. This is a hands-on position that involves working collaboratively with clients and employees of the firm.

 PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organizes and analyzes documentary evidence, including contracts, reports, depositions, discovery, investigative, and other documents and summaries. Interpretation and preparation of chronologies and summaries as requested, using the correct figures and in a manner in accordance with applicable law and firm guidelines.
• Analyzing bankruptcy filings and providing timely legal assistance to the handling attorney as to the status of each bankruptcy proceeding 
• Under attorney direction, drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required, including responses,  reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, responses to discovery, contracts, opinions, position papers, letters, etc.,  and other documents as necessary.
• Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information. 
• Assures organization of files, including maintenance and management. 
• Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. 
• Conducts legal research using online media for experts, background searches, and case investigation.
• Requests fee approval, prepares hearing/trial binders, requests all necessary documents from the client, preparing for trials and meeting billing goals. 
• Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. Obtains trial settings, coordinates, and assists in preparation. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Relevant legal experience within a law firm and/or corporate legal department for at least 3 years
• Previous experience with foreclosures, creditors’ rights, and Uniform Commercial Code  required
• Strong foreclosure experience and bankruptcy knowledge
• Familiarity with client interface systems such as Blacknight / ICE (LPS), Tempo/Sagent, etc. in order to upload documents and track contested files. 
• Must have demonstrated knowledge in legal research and deposition motion practices and procedures. 
• State and Federal Court filing, including E-Filing experience required, plus e-filing with the bankruptcy court
• Title Company and/or real estate closing experience is a plus 
• Knowledge of how to bill time. 
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel (intermediate to advanced), PowerPoint, and Outlook, and knowledge and application of legal research tools (Westlaw).
• Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• High School Diploma or its equivalent.  

 Physical Demands

This position is considered to be mostly sedentary and will require the employee to sit for extended periods of time. It will also require the employee to occasionally stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. They may engage in bending, stretching, reaching, and other motions in the course of a working day. They will be engaged in using office equipment and computers. They may engage in lifting supplies and materials up to 20 pounds from time to time. While performing duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear. 

Working Conditions

This job is located primarily in an indoor office environment with varying noise levels. There may be varying degrees of temperature. The employee may be interrupted from time to time. 

Benefits

Our firm offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time hourly employees, including medical, dental & vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short-term disability insurance, generous 401(k) plan match, paid vacation, and more. Benefit offerings for positions other than full-time may vary.

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this job.  

For immediate consideration for this opportunity, qualified candidates should forward their resume.  Compensation commensurate with experience. QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking enthusiastic candidates eager to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.