Capell & Howard PC
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Legal Assistant / Paralegal – Creditors' Rights & Foreclosure (Alabama)
Location:
Montgomery, Alabama
Job Type:
[Full-Time]
Salary Range:
[Commensurate with experience]
Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and organized
Legal Assistant or Paralegal
with direct experience in
creditors' rights
and
Alabama foreclosure law
to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys in judicial and non-judicial foreclosure matters, creditor bankruptcy representation, collections, and real property litigation. A strong understanding of Alabama’s foreclosure procedures and title laws is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Draft, prepare, and file legal documents related to **judicial and non-judicial foreclosures** in accordance with Alabama law, including complaints, motions, notices, affidavits, and sale documents.
Review title reports, deeds, and loan documents to verify chain of title and lien priority.
Coordinate foreclosure sales and publication requirements under Alabama law.
Track statutory deadlines and manage calendars for hearings, pleadings, and publication schedules.
Communicate with courts, clients, and title companies
Prepare documentation and pleadings for creditor representation in
bankruptcy proceedings
(Ch. 7, 11, and 13), including motions for relief from stay.
Assist with post-sale confirmations, evictions, and surplus fund processes where applicable.
Maintain accurate case records, billing, and client communications in the firm’s case management system.
Qualifications:
* **Education:** Associate or Bachelor degree; Paralegal certificate preferred.
Experience:
2–5+ years of experience in a law firm or legal department focusing on
creditors’ rights, real estate, and/or foreclosure in Alabama .
Knowledge:
Familiarity with
Alabama judicial and nonjudicial foreclosure statutes
, procedures, and publication requirements
Understanding of
title searches
,
chain of title
, and
real property law
in Alabama
Working knowledge of
bankruptcy proceedings
(especially in the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama)
Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with legal case management platforms (e.g., Black Knight, ICE, or similar)
Strong attention to detail, time management, and written communication skills
* * Ability to work independently and manage high-volume caseloads efficiently
Experience using PACER CM/ECF; SCRA platforms
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working directly with **mortgage lenders, banks, or loan servicers**
Familiarity with
FDCPA
,
RESPA
, and other consumer protection regulations
Notary Public certification (Alabama) is a plus.
Company Description
Multi-office Law Firm
Company Description Multi-office Law Firm
Job Title: Legal Assistant / Paralegal – Creditors' Rights & Foreclosure (Alabama)
Location:
Montgomery, Alabama
Job Type:
[Full-Time]
Salary Range:
[Commensurate with experience]
Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and organized
Legal Assistant or Paralegal
with direct experience in
creditors' rights
and
Alabama foreclosure law
to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys in judicial and non-judicial foreclosure matters, creditor bankruptcy representation, collections, and real property litigation. A strong understanding of Alabama’s foreclosure procedures and title laws is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Draft, prepare, and file legal documents related to **judicial and non-judicial foreclosures** in accordance with Alabama law, including complaints, motions, notices, affidavits, and sale documents.
Review title reports, deeds, and loan documents to verify chain of title and lien priority.
Coordinate foreclosure sales and publication requirements under Alabama law.
Track statutory deadlines and manage calendars for hearings, pleadings, and publication schedules.
Communicate with courts, clients, and title companies
Prepare documentation and pleadings for creditor representation in
bankruptcy proceedings
(Ch. 7, 11, and 13), including motions for relief from stay.
Assist with post-sale confirmations, evictions, and surplus fund processes where applicable.
Maintain accurate case records, billing, and client communications in the firm’s case management system.
Qualifications:
* **Education:** Associate or Bachelor degree; Paralegal certificate preferred.
Experience:
2–5+ years of experience in a law firm or legal department focusing on
creditors’ rights, real estate, and/or foreclosure in Alabama .
Knowledge:
Familiarity with
Alabama judicial and nonjudicial foreclosure statutes
, procedures, and publication requirements
Understanding of
title searches
,
chain of title
, and
real property law
in Alabama
Working knowledge of
bankruptcy proceedings
(especially in the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama)
Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with legal case management platforms (e.g., Black Knight, ICE, or similar)
Strong attention to detail, time management, and written communication skills
* * Ability to work independently and manage high-volume caseloads efficiently
Experience using PACER CM/ECF; SCRA platforms
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working directly with **mortgage lenders, banks, or loan servicers**
Familiarity with
FDCPA
,
RESPA
, and other consumer protection regulations
Notary Public certification (Alabama) is a plus.
Company Description
Multi-office Law Firm
Company Description Multi-office Law Firm