Paralegal

Descripción del Empleo:
This position assists attorneys with assignments involving tasks requiring initiative, skill and specialized legal knowledge. It reports to our Foreclosure Department's attorneys.

Reviewing cases and supporting documents for completeness of information, proper execution, technical details and other requirements. Conducting research and compiling legal material for use in the preparation of legal opinions, for inclusion in duties and reports and for matters before the court. Monitoring follow-up actions. Providing general office support services; drafts, edits, proofreads. Assists attorneys by preparing legal papers and correspondence of legal nature.Assists attorneys with electronic filing obligations and the organization and management of electronic documents and data.
Requisitos:
Track cases using a data management program; preparing reports and analysis of case load data, and respond to inquiries regarding case assignments and case status. Perform other administrative duties as filing, digitalization of documents, data entry, customer service and redacting motions, complaints and other legal documents. Performs other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Ability to establish priorities, maintain filing systems, operate standard office equipment (computers, photocopier, fax, scanner, etc.), be customer oriented, and punctual, have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to take direction and work independently will little supervision. Must be bilingual (Spanish and English), dominate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Westlaw (or other legal search engines).

Requires working under pressure and deadlines.