Paralegal; Foreclosure

Kelley Kronenberg is hiring for a skilled paralegal to join the foreclosure team. This department is fast-paced, technology savvy, and team-oriented. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is eager to make an impact and is driven to exceed expectations. If you are interested in joining a growing team and have a background in foreclosure law, this may be the job for you!

The role is open to candidates throughout Chicagoland or the State of Indiana. If you want to be part of an employee focused law firm, apply today!

• Maintain Attorney’s Calendars, by scheduling deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, etc.
• Scheduling hearings in accordance with judicial procedures and coordinating hearings with judges, opposing counsel, client, etc.
• Filing of court pleadings (including filing of first legal action) and service of the same via E-portal and USPS.
• Ensure judicial deadlines and client deadlines are met.
• Other administrative task as requested by attorneys.
• Running and review of court dockets in all circuits throughout the State of Illinois including bankruptcy court.
• Identifying issues in foreclosure and plan of action to resolve.
• Draft of foreclosure pleadings, motions, affidavits, etc.
• Maintaining accurate and current information in internal case management system and providing updates to all clients via E‑mail and Vendor Management Systems (LPS/Black Knight and Tempo)
• Maintaining communication with clients, opposing counsels, judicial assistants and clerks including building & maintaining positive relations with the same.

• Thoroughness & organization.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Initiative.
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
• Presentation Skills.
• Technical Capacity.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction and work with little supervision.
• Working legal knowledge of foreclosure and real estate transactions.
• Capable to work in an accurate, detail-oriented, and highly productive manner.
• PC proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe; and experience working in client systems.

• 3 years of related experience and/or training in mortgage foreclosure litigation and other defaulted related fields; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MS Office Suite Knowledge a must.
• ATO knowledge a plus.
• Experiences with client systems such as BKFS, Tempo, Legal Tracker, etc.
• Experience with Real Estate/Foreclosure.

Compensation Range: $55,000 - $75,000

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Kelley Kronenberg is currently not accepting resumes or referrals from search firms for this position.

Kelley Kronenberg is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.