Judicial Foreclosure Legal Assistant - McCarthy & Holthus

At McCarthy & Holthus, you’ll be a key part of our legal team. In this role, you'll help with important legal tasks, including preparing and handling legal documents, finding and organizing information, and setting up materials for court cases. Your careful attention and organizational skills will help keep everything running smoothly.

“As an attorney at McCarthy & Holthus, I can say with confidence that this firm stands out in the industry as a beacon of professional excellence and personal satisfaction. The depth of expertise and collaborative spirit across the firm’s multi-jurisdictional footprint creates an environment where legal challenges are met with innovative solutions and where each attorney’s input is genuinely valued.” – T. Frazier, Partner

Position Overview

• Document Handling: Efficiently draft pleadings, file pleadings with the court, order records, and effectuate service of process.
• Information Management: Accurately coordinate and schedule hearings and other court appearances.
• Material Organization: Coordinating and adhering to specific civil court procedures, maintaining deadlines, calendars and updating internal case management systems.
• Client Communication: Engage with clients to provide updates and collect necessary information.
• System Updates: Ensure servicer and firm processing systems are up to date with accurate information.
• Timely Compliance: Adhere to legislative, investor, and client-driven foreclosure timelines and other directives.
• Team Support: Offer valuable support to legal assistants and attorneys in their daily tasks.
• Additional Tasks: Embrace other related duties and contribute to a dynamic team environment.

Experience and Competencies

Required:

• Over 1 year of experience with Texas Home Equity Foreclosure and/or Arkansas judicial foreclosure processes and related documentation.

Preferred:

• System Knowledge: Familiarity with servicer foreclosure processing systems like BKFS, Tempo, or similar intermediary system.
• Adaptability: Skill in rapidly adjusting to new challenges and changes.
• Work Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume team setting
• Collaboration: Aptitude for working collaboratively to achieve team goals
• Timeline Management: Knack for managing deadlines and ensuring timely completion of tasks.

What You Can Look Forward To:

• Dynamic Work Environment: Engage in a fast-paced setting with diverse legal matters.
• Professional Growth: Expand your expertise in judicial processes, legal research, and case management.
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside experienced attorneys and legal professionals on high-profile cases.
• Impactful Role: Contribute significantly to the judicial system by handling key tasks and ensuring smooth proceedings.
• Skill Development: Enhance your abilities in legal documentation, case preparation, and client communication.
• Challenge and Achievement: Address complex legal issues and experience the satisfaction of successful case resolutions.
• Career Advancement: Build a solid foundation for future opportunities within the legal field.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary- The salary range for this position is $20-$24 an hour.
• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Options
• Professional Development
• Wellness Programs
• Additional Perks

Work Location and Schedule:

We practice law across Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Our York, Nebraska office supports all locations. This hybrid position requires onsite presence 2-3 days per week after a 90-day training period and upon management approval. Typically, your schedule will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to sit, talk, or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Typical office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.

Have we piqued your interest? Submit your application HERE. We look forward to hearing from you!

McCarthy & Holthus, and our affiliate companies, are Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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