Eviction Litigation Paralegal

Eviction/Litigation Paralegal

Harmon Law Offices, PC seeks a skilled litigation paralegal to assist its attorneys in representing local and national mortgage lenders and servicers in a diverse caseload of creditors’ rights and real estate matters. The position offers the right candidate a great opportunity to develop strong civil litigation skills in a relatively short time by handling both plaintiff’s and defendant’s work in a statewide practice across three states. The firm is willing to consider and train strong entry-level candidates that possess a strong engagement and aptitude for the position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in managing high-volume and fast-moving caseloads of real estate litigation with a focus on timeliness, efficiency and obtaining the best possible and most cost-effective outcome for clients.
• Draft pleadings and documents including complaints, answers, service documents, motions and discovery requests and responses.
• E-File and serve court pleadings and other documents and maintain electronic archives of all case records.
• Communicate with clients frequently concerning the status of cases.
• Interact with unrepresented parties, outside counsel, court clerks and staff, the firm’s vendors, real estate agents, private investigators, and other stakeholders.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• 0-3 years experience as a paralegal, preferably in real estate or other types of civil litigation.
• The firm will consider and train entry-level candidates that seem to be a good fit for the position.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be focused, have strong multitasking skills, and be extremely detail-oriented.
• Computer literacy and being versed in modern office technology.
• The firm will consider full or part-time remote candidates with a demonstrated ability to work independently. Candidates should have the ability to come to the office at least occasionally, as circumstances require.