Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

• Two-year college degree with paralegal certification
• Five (plus) years paralegal experience in management of litigation, preferably in real estate and/or consumer financial services (or equivalent additional legal education).
• Mortgage banking or servicing experience with knowledge of processing, closing, post-closing, and servicing functions--preferred, but not required.
  Intermediate PC skill required; Windows environment, word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail software.
• Competency with loan origination and servicing systems.
• High level of organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments from multiple managing attorneys.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and adjust as necessary to manage heavy workload.
• Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines and handle pressure of competing priorities.
• Detail oriented but able to think creatively by spotting issues and responding accordingly.
• Demonstrated decision-making abilities that reflect both knowledge of industry and litigation issues and limits of authority inherent in position.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, listening).
• Demonstrated team player—communicate regularly and openly with other paralegals regarding cases, legal issues, corporate practices and procedures, outside counsel performance, etc.