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Legal Assistant – Foreclosure Sales & Post‑Sales

NapervilleOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Manages foreclosure sale documentation, coordinates with courts and auctioneers, tracks statutory deadlines, conducts bankruptcy and lien research, and handles post-sale workflows including deeds and surplus funds.

About this role

Are you looking to join a thriving legal team where your meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills drive real results?

Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A. is currently seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our Foreclosure Sales and Post-Sale department. This role is an ideal fit for someone who excels in a fast-paced environment, possesses a sharp eye for accuracy, and enjoys managing files seamlessly from initial sale scheduling all the way to final post-sale completion.

If you are exceptionally organized, thrive in a collaborative team setting, and want to advance your career with a respected nationwide law firm, we encourage you to apply.


What You’ll Do

  • Document Management: Draft, review, and file crucial foreclosure sale paperwork, notices, bidding instructions, and sale confirmations.
  • External Coordination: Maintain clear, effective communication with courts, sheriffs, auctioneers, vendors, and other external parties.
  • Timeline Tracking: Closely monitor critical sale milestones to ensure every statutory and client deadline is strictly met.
  • Due Diligence: Conduct thorough bankruptcy searches, military status verifications, and foundational legal research.
  • Client & Attorney Support: Provide reliable backup for our attorneys and address client inquiries with poise and professionalism.
  • Data Verification: Review property details, legal descriptions, tax histories, and lien information to guarantee absolute accuracy.
  • System Integrity: Keep our Case Management System and client portals updated with clean, precise records.
  • Post-Sale Execution: Handle complex post-sale workflows, including preparing deeds, processing surplus funds, and filing final confirmations.
  • General Support: Assist with electronic court filings, high-volume mailings, and day-to-day administrative duties as required.


What You Bring

  • Experience: 1 to 3 years of hands-on Legal Assistant experience, preferably within foreclosure, real estate, or default servicing (direct foreclosure sale background is a major asset).
  • Education: A Paralegal Certificate, Associate Degree, or related legal studies.
  • Attention to Detail: Exceptional precision and top-tier organizational habits.
  • Communication: Professional, polished, and effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Adaptability: The agility to juggle multiple competing priorities smoothly in a high-volume atmosphere.
  • Mindset: A proactive problem-solving approach combined with the ability to work independently while remaining a strong team player.


Work Environment

This is a dynamic, office-based position requiring computer-intensive daily work, often managing multiple software systems and screens simultaneously. While fast-paced and deadline-driven, it offers an enriching atmosphere with excellent opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.



Why Join Us?

  • A Collaborative Culture: Work alongside experienced, supportive colleagues who are genuinely invested in your success.
  • Stability & Advancement: Build a secure, long-term career path within an established, nationally recognized law firm.
  • Impactful Contribution: Perform essential work that keeps the foreclosure and real estate legal process moving efficiently.

Take the next step in your professional journey and apply today to join a team that values hard work, exceptional client service, and ongoing growth!

Skills

Bankruptcy SearchesCase Management SystemClient PortalsDeeds PreparationElectronic Court FilingsForeclosure Sale PaperworkLegal DescriptionsLegal ResearchLien InformationProperty Details VerificationSurplus Funds ProcessingTax Histories

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