Paralegal - Real Estate Foreclosure - West Des Moines

Paralegal - Real Estate Foreclosure - West Des MoinesRegional Capabilities Posted on July 7, 2022Culture and Engagement at Dentons Fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture is a core priority at Dentons. We are committed to creating an environment that values and respects the contributions of all colleagues. By attracting, supporting, promoting and retaining highly qualified individuals of various backgrounds and experiences, we strengthen our ability to provide innovative solutions, deliver exceptional client service, and advance the success of our Firm. Dentons takes an active approach to promoting a collaborative and inclusive workplace by investing in professional development and culture initiatives.Duties/Responsibilities Dentons Davis Brown is currently recruiting for a Real Estate Foreclosure Paralegal to be based in our West Des Moines office. The Paralegal will assist attorney(s) by providing the management of residential foreclosure files, and the orderly preparation of necessary court filings and tracking of the residential foreclosure process for loans in the State of Iowa. Expected responsibilities will include:Handle initial intake of referrals, including loan documents from clientOrder necessary reports and searches for foreclosure process, as well as review title reports to ensure clear title or any title issuesPrepare required correspondence to borrowerPrepare customary foreclosure pleadings to be filed with the Courts from petition, through summary judgment to final judgment and sale of the property, including post sale documentsKeep log on status of all files to share with attorney and clientRoutinely communicate with client providing status updates on foreclosure milestone completionRoutinely communicate with county sheriff's, recorder and clerk’s officesUpdate firm’s case management system as well as any required investor or client sitesComplete military and bankruptcy searchesProvide fees and cost amounts to firm’s accounting department as well as client for billing of filesUnderstand and follow all client and investor foreclosure requirementsLocate information on potential defendants for service of process and deal with service issues on defendantsAdditional duties as assignedRequired Skills/AbilitiesExcellent oral and written communication skillsEnergetic, organized, detail-oriented and disciplined, with the willingness to work hardAbility to work well both independently and as part of a teamAbility to manage workflow and work under tight deadlines and other time constraints, with competing and shifting prioritiesStrong project management and organizational skillsStrong analytical skills, technical aptitude, critical thinking, analytical and customer service skillsFamiliarity with preparation and filing of pleadings in Iowa courtsEducation and ExperienceTwo-year degree with relative experience in real estate, legal fieldPhysical RequirementsProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at timesApply Now (https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?t=real+estate+foreclosure+paralegal&jk=4b268cb088db56a8)About Dentons Redefining possibilities. Together, everywhere. For more information visit dentons.com#J-18808-Ljbffr