About us
York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.
Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.
Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.
About Master in Equity - This office conducts judicial sales of real property involved in actions of foreclosure or partition. It also functions to hear and decide all non-jury civil cases referred by the Circuit Court or Clerk of Court, and to conduct judicial sales of real estate.
About our opportunity
About our opportunity
We are seeking a Foreclosure Specialist to join our team! The purpose of this position is to manage and complete all mortgage foreclosure cases from the time a foreclosure hearing has been held until the case is ended, and the file is returned to the Clerk of Court for permanent filing.
Projected Hiring Range: $20.89 - $26.11 per hour. Salary is based on qualifications.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8 am – 5 pm
Our Total Compensation Package:
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Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
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Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Long-term disability
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Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
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Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
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11 Paid Holidays 3 Optional Holidays
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Longevity Pay
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SC State Retirement Plan Pension
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Paid Vacation and Sick Time
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Sick Bank
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Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
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Wellness Screenings
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Employee Assistance Programs
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Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Review all documents offered at the hearing to ensure compliance with applicable law, procedure and practice.
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Schedules and manages all foreclosure sales, which involves assuring proper notice of sales for public review, managing and assuring proper compliance with applicable statutes and sales procedure.
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Responsible for all compliance with sales procedures by purchasers of foreclosure property, and the creation of appropriate documents to complete sale to third-party purchasers of property.
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Receives and reviews all documents submitted post-sale by law firms representing creditor-plaintiffs to complete the foreclosure action, including deeds, mortgage releases, and reports accounting for funds related to the cases.
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Receives and disburses all funds related to each sale, which involves depositing sales proceeds and disbursing those proceeds in accordance with the order of the court and applicable statute.
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Manages and completes the process for setting hearings, receiving claims of parties for surplus funds, and disbursing surplus funds in accordance with applicable court order, rule, and statute.
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Responds to public inquiry regarding foreclosure sales, dealing with purchasers of property, dealing with attorneys and paralegal personnel of law firms representing plaintiffs in foreclosure cases.
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Requires communication and interaction with S.C. Court Administration and its case management system.
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Creates and posts online a roster of each month's sales prior to the sale date, and the result of all sales after the sale date.
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Reconciles the Court's fee account with bank statements.
About you
Education and Experience:
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Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related discipline.
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Experience in real estate, paralegal services, legal secretary, banking, accounting, or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.
Applicants with equivalent experience or education may be considered.
Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer
Physical Demands:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
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Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance:
York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Standard Clauses
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.