Paralegal
Description
Our law firm is looking for a detail-oriented, dependable, and proactive Paralegal to support our Mississippi practice. In this role, you will work directly with the attorney on eviction matters, re-foreclosure actions, title curative work, and related litigation.
The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years of paralegal or legal support experience, familiarity with title work, and practical knowledge of court procedures and legal document preparation. As part of a small office, this individual must be comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities, and assisting with day-to-day office operations.
Experience in creditors' rights, foreclosure, real estate, or related financial services matters is preferred.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to the attorney.
- Assist with eviction matters, re-foreclosure actions, title curative work, and related litigation.
- Assist with title-related matters, including reviewing title documents, identifying outstanding issues for attorney review, and coordinating necessary documentation.
- Prepare, review, organize, and file pleadings, motions, notices, and other legal documents.
- Coordinate court filings, hearings, service of process, and other court-related matters.
- Monitor case deadlines, hearing dates, filing requirements, and outstanding tasks.
- Communicate professionally with court personnel, clients, title companies, vendors, and internal team members.
- Maintain accurate and organized case files, records, and documentation.
- Assist with general office administration and daily operations as needed.
- Proactively follow up on pending matters to ensure cases progress efficiently and deadlines are met.
Required Experience:
- Minimum three (3) years of paralegal or legal support experience in a law firm, legal department, or similar professional environment.
- Prior experience working with title searches, title documents, property records, and title-related issues.
- Practical knowledge of court procedures, filing requirements, local rules, and legal document preparation.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with creditors' rights, foreclosure, real estate, title curative work, or related financial services matters.
- Experience working with Mississippi courts and filing procedures.
- Experience supporting litigation or other court-related matters.
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Comfortable working in a small office environment and handling a variety of legal and administrative tasks.
- Ability to anticipate needs, prioritize assignments, and adapt to changing deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional and collaborative approach.
- Proficiency with legal technology, case management systems, e-filing platforms, Microsoft Office, and general office tools.
Education and Training:
- Paralegal certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent legal experience preferred.
- Training or experience with court filing systems, case management platforms, or legal document preparation is a plus.
Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC is a national law firm specializing in creditors’ rights and real estate law, offering employees the opportunity to work on high-impact legal matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong growth potential. RASCP fosters a collaborative, performance-driven culture where employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, contribute to meaningful client outcomes, and continuously develop their skills within a fast-paced, evolving legal environment. Employees benefit from exposure to complex, high-impact legal matters, creating opportunities for professional growth, specialization, and long-term career development in a dynamic and essential sector of the legal industry.
With a team of over 1,400 professionals operating across 30 states, RASCP has a strong reputation for delivering innovative, efficient, and results-driven legal solutions in areas including foreclosure, bankruptcy, litigation, compliance, and real estate matters. RASCP combines the resources and reach of a large organization with a client-focused, boutique-style approach, allowing teams to provide tailored solutions while maintaining strong attorney-client relationships.
