Job Details

Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. Aldridge Pite is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Aldridge Pite is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation.

Purpose

A Legal Assistant assists and provides a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals engaged in the firm's practice of representing financial institutions in bankruptcy, collections, foreclosure, litigation, and residential real estate or mortgage law.

Specific Duties, Activities and Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys in the representation of clients in bankruptcy proceedings including, but not limited to, the following duties:
• Review daily reports to ensure that files are handled efficiently and timely.
• Review information and documents provided by client to determine if referral is warranted.
• Organize, analyze and cross-check/validate information.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, objections and assignments.
• Proof legal forms and documents for accuracy.
• Provide support to paralegals, management and attorneys.
• Assist with additional projects as needed.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Previous law firm experience is preferred but not required.
• Bankruptcy or Mortgage Servicing experience preferred but not required.
• Relevant computer knowledge and experience.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent research, analytical, critical thinking skills.

General Competency Factors

• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.
• Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
• Demonstrates commitment to Firm's vision, mission, and core values.
• Processes work in compliance with Client requirements as well as SOPs and Operations Matrices.
• Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary.
• Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.
• Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

In addition to remote work for most positions, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including:

• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
• Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
• Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
• Wellness programs and employee discounts
• Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth
• And so much more!

Aldridge Pite, LLP is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

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