Judicial/Litigation Assistant I- Texas

Judicial/Litigation Assistant

At McCarthy Holthus LLP and our affiliate companies, we have years of expertise in representing financial institutions across a wide range of creditor's rights and banking law matters, and we're looking for passionate, driven candidates to join our dynamic team! With offices in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, we offer opportunities across multiple locations.

A Judicial/Litigation Assistant manages a portfolio of judicial foreclosure matters, ensuring pleadings, filings, deadlines, and case activity are handled accurately and in compliance with court rules, client requirements, and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management & Documentation: Draft, file, and serve pleadings; order records; and ensure timely and accurate processing of legal matters.
• Client Updates: Provide timely, courteous, and regular updates to clients on pending matters.
• Organization & Compliance: Manage deadlines, calendars, and internal case management systems while adhering to applicable civil court procedures, federal and state regulations, investor requirements, and client directives.
• System Accuracy: Ensure case data and legal statuses are accurately maintained across internal and client platforms.
• May perform other duties as assigned to support department goals.
• May occasionally work extended hours based on operational needs.

Experience and Skills:

• Required: 1 year of experience as a litigation paralegal or legal assistant
• Preferred:
  • 1 year of experience with Texas Home Equity Foreclosure, Judicial Foreclosure processes and related documentation.
  • System Knowledge: Familiarity with servicer foreclosure processing systems like BKFS, Tempo, or similar intermediary system.

Qualifications:

• Organization: Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
• Timeline Management: Knack for managing deadlines and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Collaboration: Aptitude for working collaboratively to achieve team goals.
• Adaptability: Skill in rapidly adjusting to new challenges and changes.

Work Schedule:

The work week is typically Monday through Friday, with business hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Employees are required to be onsite 2-3 days per week following a 90-day training period and upon management approval.

Salary Range:

The salary for this position typically ranges from $20.00-$23.00 hourly, depending on qualifications, experience, and other factors. Please note that the final offer may differ based on the candidate's specific qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity and business needs.

Benefits:

McCarthy Holthus LLP, and affiliated companies promote work/life balance with a robust wellness program, PTO, remote work, and flexible schedules (when available). Full-time employees become eligible for benefits following a 30-day waiting period, with benefit offerings that include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Additionally the firm provides parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers as well. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and short and long-term care insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.

Security Requirement:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to ensure the security and confidentiality of all sensitive information, including but not limited to threats or hazards to the security or integrity of sensitive information that could result in any harm or inconvenience to any customer, employee or company.

Work Environment:

A corporate office environment with a professional setting, characterized by a quiet to moderate noise level. Employees may work in individual or shared workspaces, with standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and telephones. Occasional meetings, collaborative discussions, and business activities may contribute to variations in noise levels.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and be part of our thriving team!