Legal Assistant
27 days ago
Laurel
Job DescriptionWith over 40 years of experiences in Real Estate Law, our Law Firm has an immediate opening for a full- time Litigation Legal Assistant in our Laurel, MD office! MWC is a high volume, fast- paced, multi-office law firm representing Mortgage Lenders, Banks and Financial Institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, DC, Virginia and Florida through the Foreclosure and Bankruptcy legal process. Our Legal Assistants are responsible for performing specific job responsibilities and task within a legal setting under direct supervision of Foreclosure Manager and Managing Attorney. Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: • Previous Litigation Experience required, • Legal file reviews and document validations;, • File management to ensure court deadline are met;, • Drafting of legal documents, • Client interaction;, • Client communication;, • Legal research on legal matter such as complaints, cases, statutes and regulations;, • Calculating of fees;, • Assisting with projects/assignments from Attorneys.We are looking for team members who are driven and excited to learn something new every day! The ideal candidate possesses the following skills and experience:, • High school diploma required;, • Previous experience in a law firm, title, bankruptcy, foreclosure and/ or mortgage banking is a plus, but not required;, • Microsoft Office skills including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint;, • Previous administrative experience, preferably in a similar environment, preferred;, • Experience with data entry, proofreading and editing documents;, • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills;, • Ability to work in a fast paced environment to meet client deadlines;, • Strong word processing and proof reading skills;, • Strong attention to detail and organization, • Ability to work independently and take initiate as appropriate; This employer does not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. Powered by JazzHR R646VT2yZ4