Foreclosure Mediation Program - Rockford, United States - Illinois 17th Judicial Circuit Court

Description

HOURS:
20 hours per week

Hours must fall within 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday


COMPENSATION:
$15.00 / hr

Paid leave - up to 40 hrs / year


LOCATION:
Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101


SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Residential Foreclosure Mediation Program is the Court's alternative dispute resolution system for residential foreclosure cases.

The Mediation Program provides a guided process to help borrowers and lenders communicate and explore affordable alternatives available to homeowners facing foreclosure.

The Seasonal Program Assistant is responsible for administering the intake operations of the Mediation Program


Specific duties include:

• Reviewing the Court's records daily to monitor new eligible case filings.
• Answering incoming phone calls and greeting homeowners, lenders, & attorneys at the office.
• Meeting with homeowners and providing support as they assemble required financial documents.
• Effectively communicating with homeowners, lenders, and attorneys as needed to prepare cases for mediation.
• Efiling notices and reports with the Court regarding current foreclosure mediation cases.
• Other duties may include: data input into an online monitoring database; assisting the Program Administrator on daytoday and longterm program projects; and other assignments at the direction of the Chief Judge and the Supervising Judge of the Program.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have the ability to effectively communicate and work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds in a positive manner.

Attention to detail, concern for deadlines, orderliness, and the ability to work both independently & in a team setting are of the utmost importance.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. High school education or equivalent required.


Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week


Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location:
In person