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McGlinchey Stafford

Bankruptcy/Foreclosure/Real Estate Paralegal

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  • Full Time
  • Jacksonville, FL

Job Description

Technical requirements include:

  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint);
  • Advanced knowledge of Tungston formerly Kofax, including bates labeling, splitting and combining PDF documents, optimizing and reducing PDF files, etc.;
  • Advanced knowledge of e-filing systems and procedures in federal courts (state court is a plus);
  • Experience and knowledge working with file-sharing tools to share documents;
  • Experience with and a good understanding of the bankruptcy process, as it pertains to the role of a paralegal, including, proof of claim filing in multiple states, etc;
  • Knowledge of the technology and processes of timekeeping, billing, and other administrative tasks;
  • Experience working with electronic document management systems; and
  • Ability and willingness to quickly adapt to and learn new technology as needed.

Administrative Requirements include:

  • Entering time as required for paralegals;
  • Assisting attorneys with scheduling and calendaring, both in Microsoft and in other docketing software programs (experience with Compulaw is a plus);
  • Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and other third parties at the direction of the attorneys;
  • Managing the electronic case files;
  • Reviewing and analyzing client materials for the purposes of preparing evaluations, summaries, and status reports;
  • Drafting routine legal documents such as proofs of claims, notices, motions and other similar pleadings;
  • Knowledge of foreclosures, pre-foreclosures and real estate processes a plus;
  • Ability to research records in multiple states and review chains of title and other recorded documents;
  • Performing assigned legal research using law libraries, electronic databases, and utilizing litigation software or business-specific software when required; and
  • Maintaining calendars to ensure compliance with all deadlines.



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