Description

Robert Half Legal is working with an up and coming law firm in Carlsbad looking for a direct hire/full time legal assistant to join their Assessment Collection team. This position is a support role in the firm’s Non-Judicial Foreclosure Department, that will back up the lead Paralegals with a variety of tasks. The position is fast paced, requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work as a team. Excelling in this position may lead to additional opportunities for learning and growth within the firm.

The role pays well and they offer a full suite of benefits. The firm as a whole has 11 attorneys and 14 support staff. The firm has been around for over 5 years now and it is a collaborative atmosphere. Responsibilities include:

• Perform various steps in a Non-Judicial Foreclosure action, which may include preparing and recording liens and Notice of Defaults.

• Review and update delinquent owner’s accounting ledgers, using various ledgers to compile into one and calculating late fees and interest charges

• Prepare, review and/or finalize a variety of demand letters

• Possible correspondence with Clients

• Perform title searches and online research

• Use billing system and calendaring system

• Research possible active Bankruptcy cases

• Prepare and transmit documents for recording

• Process incoming mail and/or prepare outgoing mail

• Work closely with lead Paralegal on other tasks which may be assigned

• Other administrative tasks within the department, as needed

  Requirements

• 2 years in a position at a law firm, banking institution or accounting or collections firm

• High School Diploma required

• Paralegal Certificate highly desired

• Strong knowledge of MS Office

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Work in a team environment

• Excellent time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills required

• Ability to handle heavy case load

• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment

For immediate consideration, please email a copy of your resume to jeremy.dinkin @ roberthalflegal com

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