Job Description
With over 40 years of experiences in Real Estate Law, our Law Firm has an immediate opening for a full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal in our Melville, NY office! We are a high volume, fast-paced, multi-office law firm representing Mortgage Lenders, Banks and Financial Institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, DC, Virginia and Florida through the Foreclosure and Bankruptcy legal process. Our Legal Assistants/Paralegals are responsible for performing specific job responsibilities and task within a legal setting under direct supervision of Team Lead and Managing Attorney.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
We are looking for a team member who is driven and excited to learn something new every day! Candidates are encouraged to apply, if they pose: strong professional written and communication skills, experienced in drafting and proofreading documents, and have a willingness to work meticulously to ensure the quality of your work is completed. This position is great for any recent college graduate; high school diploma required. Previous experience in a law firm, title, bankruptcy, foreclosure and/ or mortgage banking is a plus, but not required.
Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications, and includes a comprehensive benefits package with Medical, Vision, Dental, 401 K, Life Insurances, Short Term and Long Term Disability. We invite you to apply to our firm by submitting your resume, cover letter and salary requirements for consideration. Passing of our background, drug test and credit check is a requirement for hire.
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
This employer does not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.
Company Description
ATTORNEYS Attorneys in our firm have a depth of experience resulting from many years of practice in the mortgage banking industry. Our attorneys have worked for large national title insurance companies and have litigated complex real estate matters in the State and Federal Courts throughout our jurisdictions. Our attorneys have a wealth of knowledge, many with decades of experience including jury and non-jury trials, arbitrations and mediations. MWC employs a diverse team of lawyers knowledgeable in all areas of the mortgage banking industry. PRACTICE AREAS The attorneys at MWC have earned a reputation for excellence in securing the right resolution for each individual case. Our attorneys have significant experience handling high profile and complex creditor's rights litigation. We handle foreclosure, bankruptcy, real estate, loss mitigation, FDCPA, RESPA and TILA through the Mid-Atlantic region. Our strong legal team brings years of experience to all of our practice areas. CYQUALITIME Cyqualitime is the perfect balance of two opposite and yet complementary objectives – minimal cycle time and maximum quality – resulting in peak performance and unrivaled service. The term is elegantly simple shorthand to describe the profoundly complex reality of achieving the optimal state of performance for MWC clients. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.mwc-law.com/ .