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Title : Paralegal

Location : South Carolina - Columbia
Refer to Job # ZTED723227


Paralegal Duties: Provide support to legal staff. Update the internal case management system (CaseAware) and complete assigned steps.. Utilize and update client portals, as needed, to accept and integrate new referrals (such as Vendorscape, Black Knight, Equator, TEMPO, etc.) and reflect all client activities.. Complete bankruptcy and military compliance checks. Draft, prepare, and review legal documents and packages such as 10 days notice, complaints, motions, affidavits, pleadings and the like.. Conducts research on filing rules by county.. Prepare check requests and fee approvals, as necessary. Communicate with internal staff and clients. Communicate all events and developments to clients using portals, email and client preferred methods of communication (fax, mail, overnight, as appropriate). Discuss any issues regarding cases with paralegals, attorneys and managing paralegal. Establish a strong follow-up system, which includes proper calendaring, to ensure deadlines are not missed. Request pertinent documents, fees, and related items from clients and third parties and follow-up on unfulfilled requests. Maintain and organize files. Scan, upload and update all documents to case management system and client portals. Mail out correspondence to debtors and clients. Runs CaseAware reports to track adherence to client deadlines. Requirements: Associates Degree or equivalent. 2+ years in a law firm, mortgage or servicing company, with preferred prior experience in default. High School Diploma or equivalent. Paralegal certification from accredited school or 5+ years of legal support experience. 1+ year in a law firm, with prior experience in default. Prior foreclosure experience working in an office environment. Must have strong computer skills; Word, Excel and Outlook as well as general understanding of software systems to access and utilize client systems. Must have excellent computer skills, outstanding verbal and written communication skills and impeccable attention to detail. Must be a fast learner and willing to grow with company. Knowledge of legal case management system preferred, especially CaseAware. Outstanding written and oral communication skills to communicate with attorneys, staff and clients. A sense of urgency and a meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work independently and comfortably in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining constant focus on producing an excellent and accurate work product. Outstanding organizational skills. Ability to maintain positive working relationships. Ability to handle a large volume of cases. Must be punctual and reliable. Outstanding written and oral communication skills to communicate with attorneys, staff and clients. A sense of urgency and a meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work independently and comfortably in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining constant focus on producing an excellent and accurate work product. Outstanding organizational skills. Ability to maintain positive working relationships. Ability to handle a large volume of cases. Must be punctual and reliable. Knowledge of client systems including LPS/Black Knight, Tempo, Lenstar, Vendorscape is preferred Knowledge of legal case management system preferred, especially CaseAware.
 
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