Paralegal – Mortgage Litigation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Execute paralegal responsibilities related to residential loan servicing and default processes.

• Assist the Legal Department in overseeing litigation, disputed proceedings, and legal matters associated with mortgage servicing and lending.

• Ensure actions are taken promptly and in compliance with company policies as well as relevant state and federal regulations.

• Collect and organize information for settlement opportunities and prepare settlement approval requests.

• Address routine legal matters under the guidance of senior legal personnel.

• Initiate and manage cases in the case management system, including handling incoming mail and service of process.

• Review legal documents, pleadings, discovery responses, and subpoenas.

• Collaborate with business units, external counsel, third-party entities, and other stakeholders.

• Oversee capped fee and non-material matters through evaluation, referral to counsel, monitoring, and closure.

• Arrange personnel for mediations, depositions, and other appearances.

• Ensure compliance with loan servicing agreements and delegated authority matrices.

• Conduct factual research and pre-claim title examinations.

• Prepare administrative documents, check requests, vendor payee forms, IT access forms, and shipping labels.

• Act as a liaison among external counsel, internal departments, in-house attorneys, and stakeholders.

• Provide legal and administrative assistance, including arranging meetings and managing phone communications.

• Maintain calendars for events, critical deadlines, and reports related to matters.

⛳️ Requirements

• Familiarity with mortgage servicing and lending operations, along with litigation concerning these business practices.

• Capability to work both collaboratively and independently.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.

• Strong analytical and organizational capabilities.

• Skill in collaborating with outside counsel, investors, vendors, business unit personnel, and legal department staff.

• Ability to comprehend complex issues, pay meticulous attention to details, take notes, and consider alternative solutions.

• Capacity to evaluate decisions that may affect the immediate team while also considering broader organizational implications.

• Competency in accurately tracking and documenting time.

• An Associate’s degree from an accredited institution and paralegal certification, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college is required.

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a paralegal.

• At least two (2) years of experience in the mortgage banking and servicing sector.

• Two (2) or more years of experience in a litigation case management system, preferably Legal Tracker.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans for you and your family.

• Discretionary 401(k) matching at 50% of the first 4% of contributions.

• Discounts on fitness, dining, retail, and more through the employee portal.

• Tailored training programs.

• Bonuses for employee referrals.

• Educational reimbursement opportunities.

• Contributions to community initiatives through the Carrington Charitable Foundation.