Legal Assistant- Foreclosure Judgement (New Jersey)

Description Padgett Law Group (PLG) is an elite, full-service creditors’ rights law firm with practices in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Alabama, New Jersey, Kentucky, and Illinois. Additionally, PLG offers national bankruptcy, replevin, and loss mitigation services. The firm’s practice provides exclusive representation to institutional clients such as lenders, mortgage servicers, credit unions, banks, hedge funds, investors, and other financial services industry stakeholders. Leveraging technology in our partnerships with forward-thinking clients gives PLG the ability to focus on the aggressive management and processing of delinquent or under performing loans, providing our clients with an edge when curing or resolving these complex legal matters. In 2019, PLG was recognized by The M Report , a leading default services industry publication, as a Top 25 Company to Work For.

At Padgett Law Group, our mission is simple: to attract and retain the most talented individuals within our industry while delivering high-quality legal services to our clients. We understand our crucial role as our clients strive to provide an ethical and empathetic experience. We contribute to that through our long-standing and recognizable firm culture that is visible during every interaction with PLG—and amongst ourselves. At PLG, we stand on our decades-long tradition of merit, respect, hard work, and excellent results, and we use that foundation for every service we provide. As a firm, we believe that our mission can only be truly realized through investment in our core values of People, Precision, and Performance.

At Padgett Law Group, we’re not just looking for talented employees to join our growing team. We’re looking for leaders who cultivate those around them and contribute to our path forward; we’re looking for individuals who appreciate our culture and commit to our shared goals; we’re looking for people who want to be more than employees, processors, or paper pushers.

Our vision is to build the most compelling law firm that is home to the industry’s best talent, as we are today and as we grow in the future.

Benefits What’s in it for you? Padgett Law Group believes in investing in our employees and ensuring that they have all the resources necessary to succeed - including a competitive, comprehensive, and valuable benefits package. As a full-time PLG employee, you will receive:

• 4 weeks of PTO from day one (which increases with tenure)
• Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave
• 7 Paid Company Holidays and your birthday off every year
• Full suite of healthcare insurance options including health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Company-covered Term Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• 401k (with company match)
• Extensive Training and Development Opportunities
• Flexible work schedules including in-office, hybrid, and remote working capabilities and more!

Position Summary The Legal Assistant- Foreclosure is responsible for managing foreclosure files and executing critical tasks throughout the foreclosure process to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with client, investor, state, and federal requirements. This role supports foreclosure operations by preparing legal documents, maintaining case records, monitoring deadlines, and coordinating with clients and internal teams to facilitate timely file progression. The Legal Assistant plays a key role in maintaining service quality, meeting performance standards, and supporting the firm’s commitment to excellence.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Case Management: Process and manage foreclosure cases accurately and in compliance with client-specific, state, and federal guidelines.
• Document Preparation: Prepare, review, and file foreclosure-related documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Data Entry and Tracking: Input and maintain data in case management systems, ensuring records are updated in real-time and deadlines are met.
• Client Communication: Communicate with clients professionally and promptly to provide updates, address inquiries, and resolve issues as needed.
• Internal Coordination: Collaborate with team members, Supervisors, and Managers to ensure efficient wo…