Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Brock & Scott has been a trusted leader in the financial services and real estate industry for over 25 years with a commitment to helping our clients succeed. Our attorneys and staff drive solutions that create value and results to achieve client goals and help them accomplish more. Through multiple offices across our geographic footprint, we work as one team, at our best each day, putting our clients' interests first.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Diversity, equity, & inclusion: In principle and in practice, Brock & Scott values and seeks inclusion and diversity within our community. Brock & Scott is committed to providing a welcoming and equitable environment with opportunities for engagement regardless of individual thought, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, culture, ethnicity and experience.

Brock & Scott, PLLC is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegal/managers with the day-to-day operations of our foreclosure practice. This role provides administrative and legal support, helps maintain accurate case information and documentation, and assists with ensuring compliance with client and legal requirements. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What You'll Do:

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegal/managers throughout the foreclosure process.
• Assist with preparing, reviewing, organizing, and maintaining legal documents and case files.
• Enter, update, and track case information in internal systems and web-based platforms.
• Assist with deadlines, case status updates, correspondence, and other administrative tasks to support timely case progression.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, courts, vendors, and other parties as needed.
• Proofread documents and correspondence for accuracy, completeness, and formatting.
• Follow established procedures and assist with maintaining compliance with client requirements, legal regulations, and firm policies.
• Identify issues and use sound judgment to resolve routine problems, escalating matters when appropriate.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements - What We're Looking For:

• Prior legal experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong writing, proofreading, customer service, and communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to take direction, work independently, and exercise sound judgment.
• Comfortable learning and using computer programs, web-based systems, and other technology.
• Mortgage default or foreclosure industry experience is a plus, but not required.
• Adaptable to changes in policies and procedures and comfortable working through situations that may require independent thinking and problem-solving.

Compensation:

The compensation range for this position is $18.00–$22.00 per hour, based on applicable experience and other relevant factors. The compensation amount is not guaranteed. Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate. This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, experience, and qualifications.

Why Join Brock & Scott?

At Brock & Scott, you'll have the opportunity to build your career in a professional and collaborative legal environment while gaining valuable experience in the mortgage default and foreclosure industry. We value teamwork, accountability, effective communication, and commitment to providing high-quality service to our clients.

Benefits:

Brock & Scott, PLLC offers an attractive benefit package to full-time employees on the 1st of the following month of hire. The insurance portion includes medical, dental, voluntary life, voluntary vision, and critical illness, all at competitive rates. At the 90-day introductory period, the Firm also provides a basic life insurance policy in the amount of one time your annual salary (with a minimum of $25,000 and a maximum of $200,000.00) at no cost.

Full-time employees receive paid holidays, including six (6) firm-recognized holidays and one (1) Day of Observance, as well as a PTO package of 12 days per year. PTO accrues monthly and is credited on the 15th of each month, in accordance with firm policy. PTO benefits increase after 2 years of employment and again after 5 years of employment. After six months of service, employees over the age of 21 become eligible to participate in the firm's 401(k) plan at the beginning of the next quarter.

Geographic Eligibility:

Applicants must currently reside within Brock & Scott, PLLC's geographic footprint. Eligible states include: AL, CT, FL, GA, IN, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, and WV.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employment with Brock & Scott, PLLC is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings and verifications, which may include, but are not limited to, a criminal background check, conflict of interest check, employment and education verification (as applicable), and a pre-employment drug screening. Drug testing is conducted only after a conditional offer of employment has been extended and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Ready to Build Your Career?

If you're organized, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to a fast-paced legal team, we encourage you to apply for the Foreclosure Legal Assistant position at Brock & Scott, PLLC.