Temporary Legal Assistant

Purpose A Temporary legal assistant provides a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals engaged in the firm’s practice of representing financial institutions in bankruptcy, foreclosure, residential real estate or mortgage law. A legal assistant position is not exempt from overtime laws. Specific Duties, Activities and Responsibilities

Assisting attorneys in the representation of clients in judicial foreclosure proceedings including, but not limited to, the following duties: Process the complaint work load of the assigned states according to Aldridge Pite procedures, internal goals and client/insurer/investor requirements. Draft legal documents including pleadings, briefs, motions and agreements. Electronically file pleadings within strict deadlines and manage/organize high volume incoming electronically filed pleadings Prepare correspondence. Proof legal forms and documents for accuracy. Organize and track case files. Provide timely responses/updates to clients Communicate with courts, title vendors and other third parties Monitor and handle complaint related tasks for the judicial foreclosure caseload assigned Ensure that billing is completed in a timely manner at all billable events and milestones Handle other projects or tasks assigned