Foreclosure Paralegal

Foreclosure Paralegal Hanger Law is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Foreclosure Paralegal to support our attorneys in handling foreclosure matters for institutional lenders and other clients. This position manages files from referral through completion, prepares notices, deeds, and supporting documents, tracks deadlines, and keeps clients informed throughout the process. Responsibilities • Open foreclosure files and review lender referrals, loan documents, payment histories, and supporting records for completeness. • Prepare foreclosure notices (including notices of sale and required notices to borrowers and junior lienholders), substitutions of trustee, trustee’s deeds, correspondence, affidavits, and other documents for attorney review. • Coordinate mailing, service, publication, recording, and filing of documents as directed. • Track deadlines, notice periods, sale dates, and lender reporting requirements. • Communicate with clients regarding file status, missing information, and next steps. • Coordinate with attorneys, trustees, title examiners, process servers, publishers, and courthouse personnel as necessary. • Order and review title reports and identify liens, judgments, ownership discrepancies, bankruptcies, and other issues and flag them for attorney review. • Run military status (SCRA) searches and monitor bankruptcy filings, loss mitigation holds, and sale postponements or cancellations. • Assist with foreclosure sale preparation, post-sale documentation, invoicing, and file closing. • Maintain accurate electronic files and update case management systems and lender portals. • Handle reinstatement calls and payoff requests from borrowers and third parties; obtain figures from the lender, prepare reinstatement and payoff quotes, and confirm receipt of funds. Qualifications • Preferred candidates will be familiar with preparing foreclosure notices and deeds, reviewing title, handling payoffs and reinstatements, and other steps in the foreclosure process. • Prior experience in debt collection, real estate law, mortgage servicing, or a related legal support role is also preferred. • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple files and deadlines. • Excellent written communication skills and close attention to detail. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn case management systems and lender portals. • Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential information. • Task-oriented, with the ability to work independently under attorney supervision while collaborating with other team members. Compensation and Benefits Compensation commensurate with experience. Available paid holidays, paid time off, health, vision, dental, and 401(k) matching. Why Work Here: • Excellent culture among attorneys and staff that values work-life balance. • Competitive compensation and benefits package including ability to earn bonus pay. • Growing, dynamic firm with multiple offices in Hampton Roads and room to advance.