Now Hiring - Ghidotti | Berger LLP - Senior Trustee Sale Officer in Santa Ana, CA

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Salary: $80,000 - $106,000 About the Role : The Senior Trustee Sale Officer - California, is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of non-judicial foreclosure sales, including critical milestones such as First Legal, Publication and Sale Scheduling, and Post Sale processing. This position supports multi-state operations, ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines in CA, AZ, NV, OR, WA, TX, and UT. The ideal candidate brings a high level of accuracy, judgment, and leadership to support a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities : First Legal * Review and confirm that files are legally ready to proceed to Notice of Default or Notice of Sale. * Ensure timely and accurate preparation, execution, and recording of Notices of Default, Substitutions of Trustee, and supporting declarations and affidavits. * Coordinate with legal counsel and internal departments to resolve title or compliance issues before proceeding to publication. * Verify compliance with state-specific pre-foreclosure requirements including borrower outreach and declarations under applicable state statutes. *Publication & Sale Scheduling * Schedule trustee sales in accordance with state laws, client timelines, and contractual obligations. * Coordinate with posting and publication vendors to ensure legal notices are published and served in a timely and accurate manner. * Review Proofs of Publication, Posting Affidavits, and Sale Instructions for accuracy and completeness. * Perform or verify bid calculations and investor instructions, ensuring accurate data input into client systems and trustee platforms. * Monitor sale postponements and cancellations, update all systems accordingly, and confirm sale status with auctioneers or sale agents. Post Sale * Review sale results for accuracy and compliance with bidding instructions. * Process sale packages, including Trustee's Deed Upon Sale (TDUS) and return of funds. * Coordinate with clients and title companies to finalize sale transactions and handle any surplus funds or refunds. * Manage post-sale issue resolution, such as improper bidding, title defects, or rescissions. * Ensure timely and accurate system updates and delivery of post-sale documentation to clients and investors. Leadership & Oversight * Act as subject matter expert and escalation point for complex or high-risk sales. * Train, mentor, and guide junior staff and sales assistants on procedures and best practices. * Collaborate across departments to improve workflow efficiency and ensure end-to-end compliance. * Perform quality control audits and help develop standard operating procedures and compliance checklists. Qualifications: * Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in non-judicial foreclosure processing with emphasis on sale scheduling and execution. * Comprehensive knowledge of non-judicial foreclosure laws in CA, NV, AZ, WA, OR, TX, and UT or willingness to learn. * Strong experience with First Legal milestone preparation and compliance review * Familiarity with foreclosure systems such as LPS, FSI, Tempo, Equator, and ICE Mortgage Technology. * High level of attention to detail with a strong sense of urgency and accountability. * Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to manage high-volume files under tight deadlines. * Demonstrated ability to lead and train staff effectively in a regulated environment. * Experience with senior lien and HOA lien monitoring is a plus. Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid sick time * Paid time off * Referral program * Vision insurance Job Type: Full-time Ability to Commute: * Hybrid Work Location : Must be able to commute to: 1920 Old Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $80,000.00 - $106,000.00 per year Experience: * Non-judicial foreclosure processing: 5 years (Required) * First Legal milestone preparation & compliance review: 5 years (Required) Ability to Commute: * Santa Ana, CA 92705 (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Ana, CA 92705