Legal Assistant, Title
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Job Location:
Fort Lauderdale, FL - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 20 - 22
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The role of the Legal Assistant (Title Department) is to ensure the timely and accurate processing of new and existing title orders uploading to client system and completing relevant steps in firms internal case management system and clients system. The ideal candidate for this position will possess foreclosure experience especially in the area of title. This is a vital role in our company and the ideal candidate will have to be well organized possess a keen attention to detail be a self -starter with excellent time management skills and have excellent communication and follow up skills.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to work in a high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy.
- Proficient use of the firms internal case management system.
- Ordering and tracking of all title orders new and updated titles.
- Ensure all firm client and court mandated deadlines are met.
- Appropriately maintain and process sensitive and confidential information.
- Will perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job does not require the exercise of supervisory responsibilities.
EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred but not required
- At least one year of work experience in a law firm environment
- Knowledge of title process is a plus
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Experience in a law firm is preferred;
- Proficiency with excel and other Microsoft products;
- BKFS Vendorscape Claifire and TEMPO experience preferred but not required;
- Knowledge of the judicial foreclosure process;
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
- Overall good attitude and willingness to adapt to change;
- Must possess good organizational skills;
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
- Balances team and individual responsibilities;
- Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
- Must be analytical and have good problem solving skills;
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: Normal office working conditions with quiet to moderate noise level within the work environment.
We offer a comprehensive compensation package which includes a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments.
If you possess the requisite qualifications and are seeking the challenge of working in a growing firm please submit your resume in confidence.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. If you are interested in applying please send your resume in Word or PDF to:
Because of the high volume of calls received only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Key Skills
- Administrative Law
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Law
- Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Cases
- Legal procedures
- Law
- Legal Operations
- Private Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Federal Courts
- Labor Law
- Arbitration Law
About Company
The firm handles a full range of regulatory compliance issues, legislative issues, residential and commercial foreclosures, retail closings, commercial transactions, commercial litigation, bankruptcies, evictions, and related litigation matters for many of the nation’s largest financi ... View more
