In PersonIn-person at the Westmont, New Jersey office; work schedule options are 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, or 9:00 AM–5:30 PM.
LegalLegal Counsel & Legal Support
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma is required.
Previous experience in a law firm, title work, foreclosure, or mortgage banking bankruptcy is required.
Experience with e-filing systems, reviewing and understanding financial records of consumer lending instructions, and drafting written pleadings and orders is required.
Experience with data entry, proofreading, and editing documents is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint is required.
The employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet client deadlines.
The employee must have strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
The employee must be able to work independently and take initiative.
The employee must be able to adapt to change.
Passing a background check, drug test, and credit check is required for hire.
Responsibilities
Draft and file motions for relief with the court in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Draft and file proofs of claim for attorney review.
Track motions and responses, including interacting with the court to ensure motions are processed and deadlines are met.
Upload responses, motions, and directives into the firm's internal system.
Obtain fee approval and complete billing.
Process incoming orders and motions from the court.
Update clients and investors on file status.
Communicate with multiple clients through clients' communication systems.
With over 40 years of experiences in Real Estate Law, McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC has an immediate opening for a full- time Bankruptcy Legal Assistant in our Westmont, NJ office! We are 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. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
• Drafting and filing of Motion for Relief with the Court in PA and NJ. • Drafting and filing of Proof of Claims to be reviewed by Attorney • Track motions and responses, including interacting with the Court to ensure motions are processed to ensure all deadlines are met • Uploading of responses, motions and directives into Firm’s internal system, • Obtain fee approval and complete billing • Process incoming Orders and Motions from the Court • Update/interact with Clients and Investors on file status • Communication with multiple clients through clients’ communication system 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, foreclosure and/ or mortgage banking bankruptcy, is required • Experience in e-filing systems, reviewing and understanding financial records of consumer lending instructions, drafting written pleadings and orders; • Experience with data entry, proofreading and editing documents; • Proficient in Microsoft Office skills including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; • Ability to work in a fast paced environment to meet client deadlines; • Strong attention to detail and organization • Ability to work independently and take initiate as appropriate; • Ability to adapt to change. This is a full-time position, with immediately availability. Passing of our background, drug test and credit check is a requirement for hire. Compensation: Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications, and includes: comprehensive benefits package with Medical, Vision, Dental, 401 K, Life Insurances, Short Term and Long Term Disabilities and a generous paid time off package.
Office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and employee chose their schedule from options: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
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