📚 Paralegal / Legal Assistant – Foreclosures & Sheriff Sales
Are you an organized legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking a Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join a high-volume legal team supporting foreclosure, sheriff sale, and real estate matters. If you enjoy keeping cases on track, managing deadlines, and working collaboratively, we'd love to hear from you.
⚖️ What You'll Do
- Manage foreclosure and sheriff sale files from intake through completion.
- Prepare legal pleadings, correspondence, and supporting documentation for attorney review.
- Review title searches and property-related documentation.
- Track case costs, expenses, and reimbursements.
- Coordinate filings and communications with courts, sheriff's offices, recording offices, and other government agencies.
- Maintain accurate electronic and physical case files.
- Assist with reporting and administrative projects.
- Provide additional legal and administrative support as needed.
✅ What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
- Experience handling foreclosure and sheriff sale matters.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience using legal case management software.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with real estate settlements or commercial real estate closings.
- Knowledge of title searches and related documentation.
- Previous experience in a law firm handling foreclosure, collections, or real estate matters.
⭐ Key Skills
- Foreclosure & sheriff sale processes
- Legal document preparation
- Case management
- Microsoft Excel & Office 365
- Organization & multitasking
- Time management
- Professional communication
- Analytical thinking & problem-solving
- Attention to detail
📩 Interested? All inquiries are handled with the utmost confidentiality.
Contact Sarah Black
📧 sarah.black@gogpac.com
📱 605-513-3384
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
