Paralegal (Foreclosure)

Due to continued growth, QPWB, a national law firm, has an immediate opening for a Paralegal in our Financial Services Default Division. This is a full‑time position with a competitive salary and benefits package. The role can be remote or located in our Orlando, FL office. Job Summary The individual in this role primarily supports a team of attorneys with litigation and appellate work, handling foreclosures and bankruptcy. This hands‑on position involves working collaboratively with clients and firm employees. Primary Duties And Responsibilities Organizes and analyzes documentary evidence including contracts, reports, depositions, discovery, investigative and other documents and summaries. Interpretation and preparation of chronologies and summaries as requested using the correct figures and in accordance with applicable law and firm guidelines. Analyzes bankruptcy filings and provides timely legal assistance to the handling attorney regarding the status of each bankruptcy proceeding. Under attorney direction drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required, including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, discovery responses, contracts, opinions, position papers, letters, etc. Prepares and tracks and dispositions of subpoenas or other requests for information. Assures organization of files including maintenance and management. Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Conducts legal research using online media for experts, background searches, case investigation. Requests fee approval, prepares hearing/trial binders, requests all necessary documents from clients, and prepares for trials while meeting billing goals. Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines, obtains trial settings, coordinates and assists in preparation. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements At least 3 years of relevant legal experience within a law firm and/or corporate legal department. Previous experience with foreclosures, creditors’ rights, and UCC required. Strong foreclosure experience and bankruptcy knowledge. Familiarity with client interface systems such as Blacknight/ICE (LPS), Tempo/Sagent, etc., for uploading documents and tracking contested files. Demonstrated knowledge in legal research and deposition motion practices and procedures. State and federal court filing, including e‑filing experience required; e‑filing with the bankruptcy court also required. Title company and/or real estate closing experience is a plus. Knowledge of how to bill time. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel (intermediate to advanced), PowerPoint and Outlook and knowledge and application of legal research tools (Westlaw). Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. High school diploma or its equivalent. Physical Demands This position is considered to be mostly sedentary and requires the employee to sit for extended periods. The employee may also need to occasionally stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, bend, stretch, and lift supplies and materials up to 20 pounds from time to time. The employee must regularly see, talk, and hear. Working Conditions This job is located primarily in an indoor office environment with varying noise levels and temperatures. The employee may be interrupted from time to time. Benefits Our firm offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees, including medical, dental and vision insurance, employer‑paid life insurance, employer‑paid short‑term disability insurance, a generous 401(k) plan match, paid vacation, and more. Benefit offerings for positions other than full‑time may vary. The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position; they describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this job. QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking enthusiastic candidates eager to work in a fast‑paced and challenging environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.