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About this job

Staffmark is seeking a qualified and experienced Paralegal / Legal Assistant. Paralegals and legal assistants do a variety of tasks to support lawyers, including maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research, and drafting documents.
Ideal candidate will possess characteristics including attention to detail, strong leadership skills, able to think critically, and maintain professionalism.

Job Responsibilities Include:


Initiate the beginning process of the eviction or foreclosure process in order to save money for the company


Research different laws and requirements for each county, city, municipality, burrow, etc. on the law and procedure to evict


Solicit different attorney offices in order to receive the best price possible for any legal action that requires any attorney


Attend court cases for evictions


Terminate contracts if tenant is willing to leave without us taking legal actions


Work with code officers on any type of violations that we have received


Find locals to cut grass / snow / debris or board up properties to prevent any additional fines or penalties


Find ways to get properties off the condemned/demo list


File appeals on any frivolous law suits


Manage and overlook all tax/utility letters that are sent to tenants


Work with OSHA and other law enforcement to figure out solutions to problems that may occur with the properties


Customer service on a daily basis to help get issues resolved and try to build relationships with the tenants and other staff


Send letters to tenants who owe for taxes and utilities


Redemption fees and time frame for sold properties


Requirements:

Bachelors degree, Associates degree or certificate program in paralegal studies
Prior experience in real estate law preferred but not required
Must be able to work independently in a work from home environment
Paralegal certification may be required
Thorough knowledge of legal principles and practices, legal research techniques & thorough knowledge of legal terminology
Knowledge of legal communication principles and practice, in depth knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations
Relevant computer knowledge and experience


Compensation: DOE
Schedule: Monday through Friday, work from home. Occasional weekends as needed. Laptop provided.


Staffmark is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability or veteran status.

Requirements

Prior Legal exp is required