Motions Paralegal

at  Portnoff

JOB OVERVIEW AND REQUIREMENTS

Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd. seeks an experienced Motions Paralegal to join our team.
We are looking for an organized individual with experience working in a high-volume practice drafting motions and pleadings, preparing correspondence, and conducting investigative skip tracing.
The ideal candidate will be experienced, dependable, detail-oriented, and possess excellent time management and interpersonal communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review delinquent tax and municipal claim files to determine the appropriate course of action.
• Prepare Motions and routine pleadings for attorney review and signature. Coordinate presentation of Motions with Counsel; conduct electronic filing of pleadings; comply with Court Orders.
• Independently and as assigned prepare correspondence to property owners, clients and third parties consistent with PLA policies and procedures. Understand and ensure compliance with consumer protection laws.
• Conduct public record searches; effectively interpret the results and update file histories. Perform skip-tracing using third-party vendors and/or software applications.
• Answer and return calls from property owners, attorneys, courthouse personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work is an essential function of this position

Qualifications:

• Proficient in MS Office. Capacity to learn and effectively navigate other software applications (Collection Partner, RMS, Landex, County websites).
• Adept at conducting public record research and synthesizing information gathered from multiple sources.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Exceptional proof-reading skills along with a propensity to effectively customize form templates.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Ability to demonstrate empathy and handle sensitive situations with poise, diplomacy and tact.
• Capable to work independently or as part of team as well as independently prioritize tasks that meet organizational objectives.
• Excellent organization, prioritization and time management skills.
• Spanish fluency a plus.
• Ability to work over-time as mandated.

Education and/or Experience
Paralegal Certification preferred. In the absence of certification, Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S.) and 1-3 years related experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: commensurate with experience
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Investment Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
• Portable Colonial Supplemental Insurance Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Fitness Facility
• Opportunities for advancement based on performance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review delinquent tax and municipal claim files to determine the appropriate course of action.
• Prepare Motions and routine pleadings for attorney review and signature. Coordinate presentation of Motions with Counsel; conduct electronic filing of pleadings; comply with Court Orders.
• Independently and as assigned prepare correspondence to property owners, clients and third parties consistent with PLA policies and procedures. Understand and ensure compliance with consumer protection laws.
• Conduct public record searches; effectively interpret the results and update file histories. Perform skip-tracing using third-party vendors and/or software applications.
• Answer and return calls from property owners, attorneys, courthouse personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work is an essential function of this positio