Foreclosure Paralegal (Mostly Remote)

Job Description

Job Description Kluever Law Group, a boutique Chicago law firm is currently seeking a new member to join our team and work within our Foreclosure/Mortgage Servicing Practice Group This role operates in a fast-paced, highly regulated industry, serving large financial institutions. Technical proficiency, meeting tight deadlines, proactive work ethic, and adhering to compliance standards are essential. The position will be mostly remote, with potential on-site tasks and/or meetings at our downtown office as business demands dictate. Strong candidates will be able to work independently and be comfortable with a heavy focus on working within case management systems. KLG has a strong commitment to providing a welcoming environment and encourages the growth and development of its team members, both personally and professionally. Final candidates are required to pass comprehensive background checks. Schedule: Work hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm, but we are willing to accommodate and provide reasonable flexibility. Location: 200 N. LaSalle St., Suite 1880, Chicago, IL 60601 Benefits: Compensation: Base hourly rates between $21.00 - $27.00 based on experience Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance with the firm covering 75% of the employee PPO plan cost (Additional plans are available that include employer contributions). Dental and vision plan options are available at attractive rates PTO: Paid personal time off, paid holidays & sick days Retirement Plans: 401k plan and guaranteed Safe Harbor Employer Match. Life Insurance: Employer paid life insurance policy Responsibilities: Document Management Obtain required documents from clients, title companies, process servers, court files, and other public officials. Document Intake Review Review incoming documents for completeness and sufficiency and enter various data contained in the documents into case management systems. Document Generation Generate drafts of legal documents for review and signature by attorneys or clients. Customize template documents to specific cases as required Review and proofread documents to ensure accuracy. Some positions may require the review of statements of account, invoices, and identification of categories of charges to be included or excluded from data entry. System Updates - Working various case files, communication with clients, and processing documents to and from clients, courts and opposing attorneys through case management systems. Escalations - Identify and escalate unusual or complex issues to supervising attorneys and clients. Internal and External Communication - Providing clear, professional, and relevant communications to clients, vendors and colleagues via case management systems, phone and email. Experience and Skills: Detail Oriented - As our clients are federally regulated financial institutions, strict compliance with applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and system processes is required. Judgment - Must be comfortable taking the initiative to promptly collaborate with and seek help and input from supervisors, managers, and attorneys. Independent -Must be a self-starter, dependable and reliable. Multi-Task - After training is completed, you must have the ability to work independently and prioritize various tasks on the workload Technological Competence - Ability to learn and navigate various case management systems. Identify opportunities to improve systems and leverage integrations/automations to streamline workflow "Pluses" for Potential Candidates: Bachelor's or associate Degree preferred Experience with eFiling and/or eRecording Experience with CaseAware and Microsoft Office Experience using financial services case management systems, such as BKFS (LPS), Tempo, and VendorScape Experience searching the US Department of Defense website to perform military searches Experience in real estate law, reviewing title commitments, processing deeds, or other recordable instruments

Company Description

Kluever Law Group, LLC., is a boutique Chicago-based law firm with a 23-year history of delivering exceptional results for our clients. Specializing in complex litigation, creditor's rights, and related practice areas, we serve clients throughout Illinois and Wisconsin and have built a strong reputation for excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

Company Description

Kluever Law Group, LLC., is a boutique Chicago-based law firm with a 23-year history of delivering exceptional results for our clients. Specializing in complex litigation, creditor's rights, and related practice areas, we serve clients throughout Illinois and Wisconsin and have built a strong reputation for excellence, collaboration, and innovation. Apply To This Job