Foreclosure Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant - South Carolina Foreclosure
Overview
Our client is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its South Carolina foreclosure practice. This position plays a critical role in managing the administrative and legal processes associated with high-volume judicial foreclosure matters throughout South Carolina. The ideal candidate will have experience with complaint preparation, title review, legal document drafting, and case management. This individual should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while collaborating closely with attorneys, legal assistants, clients, and third-party stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, proofread, and prepare foreclosure-related legal documents, including complaints and supporting pleadings. Maintain and update the firm's case management system and client platforms with accuracy and timeliness. Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys managing high-volume foreclosure matters. Monitor case progress, deadlines, and outstanding tasks to ensure files move efficiently through the foreclosure process. Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status updates and document requirements. Coordinate with title companies and external vendors to obtain recordings, missing documents, and other required materials. Conduct document review and verify completeness and accuracy of case files. Perform internet-based research and gather information relevant to foreclosure matters. Collaborate with attorneys, legal staff, clients, and outside parties to ensure efficient case resolution. Deliver exceptional customer service across all levels of client interaction.
Qualifications
Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required. 3+ years of relevant legal support experience preferred. Experience with foreclosure complaint preparation and/or title review strongly preferred. Familiarity with South Carolina foreclosure processes and procedures. Experience reviewing title reports and identifying chain of title issues preferred. Strong proofreading, editing, and legal document preparation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills. Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a high-volume environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and internet research tools. Experience with case management and document management systems. Familiarity with client platforms such as LoanSphere, Clairfire, Tempo, Vendorscape, or similar systems is a plus. Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
Work Environment
Remote Position (Must be located in South Carolina) Fast-paced practice supporting high-volume foreclosure matters. Regular interaction with attorneys, clients, title companies, and other external parties. Opportunity to join a growing legal team with long-term career potential. Compensation $23-25 an hour