Foreclosure Litigation Paralegal
Location: Columbia, SC (Onsite, 5 days/week)
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Recruiting Firm Representation: Our legal staffing team is partnering exclusively with a leading multi‑state law firm to identify an experienced Foreclosure Litigation Paralegal to join their growing South Carolina litigation division.
About the Opportunity
Our client, an established and rapidly expanding law firm with strong regional presence—is seeking an experienced Foreclosure Litigation Paralegal to support their South Carolina litigation team. This position plays a critical role in helping attorneys manage a significant and growing foreclosure litigation portfolio, allowing them to focus on complex legal analysis and courtroom strategy.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned, hands‑on paralegal who thrives in a fast‑paced, detail‑driven, and highly regulated litigation environment.
Role Summary
The Foreclosure Litigation Paralegal will partner closely with one seasoned litigation attorney (and occasionally a second supporting attorney) to manage 80–120 active files, including both routine foreclosure litigation matters and approximately 50–60 more complex cases.
This is a high‑ownership role where the paralegal leads the file from start to finish, anticipating needs, ensuring deadlines are met, and keeping attorneys organized and informed. This is not a management role; rather, it is a strategic partnership with litigation counsel.
Key day‑to‑day responsibilities include:
Litigation & Foreclosure Support
- Draft complaints, motions, affidavits, discovery requests/responses, proposed orders, and other pleadings.
- Manage full litigation timelines including service of process, hearings, responsive pleadings, mediations, and court‑mandated deadlines.
- Conduct title review and spot defects such as breaks in chain of title, unreleased liens, probate matters, or issues impacting standing.
- Prepare hearing and trial packages, including exhibits and case summaries.
- Review loan files, servicing notes, and financial documents for litigation‑sensitive information (loss mitigation, bankruptcy flags, SCRA, etc.).
- Maintain compliance with client requirements and evolving foreclosure guidelines.
- Maintain thorough documentation within internal systems and client platforms.
Caseload Leadership & File Ownership
- Drive the movement of files from referral through judgment.
- Proactively identify delays, risks, or required escalation points.
- Keep attorneys up to date daily on priorities, upcoming deadlines, and file status.
- Serve as the organizational anchor for the attorney, “taking charge” and ensuring cases continuously progress.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The law firm is seeking a paralegal who is:
- Experienced in foreclosure or default services (required)
- Knowledgeable in litigation procedures, especially within real estate, foreclosure, or creditor rights
- A highly hands‑on, “old‑school” paralegal who knows how to take initiative and run with a file
- Comfortable operating in a high‑volume, highly time‑sensitive industry
- Organized, proactive, assertive, and able to lead workflow independently
- Collaborative and communicative with attorneys, internal teams, clients, and courts
- Experienced with e‑filing, case management systems, and Microsoft Office
- 5+ years of related experience preferred
Work Environment
- Onsite five days per week in the firm’s Columbia, SC office
- Close collaboration with:
- Litigation Director (covering OH, KY, and SC)
- South Carolina Foreclosure Manager
- 1–2 litigation attorneys (primarily one full‑time dedicated attorney)
The firm’s culture is described as collaborative, hardworking, structured, and supportive, with strong leadership, clear expectations, and genuine opportunities for advancement.
Growth Potential
While this role is intended for someone who truly enjoys being a paralegal, the firm offers:
- Continuous professional development
- Future opportunities as the department grows, including stepping into a Lead Litigation Paralegal position
- Increasing responsibility as the litigation division expands
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