Senior Litigation Case Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee all assigned mortgage litigation cases.

• Actively monitor cases, pinpoint risks, and escalate high-risk issues.

• Collaborate with external counsel to devise and execute litigation strategies.

• Draft case summaries and engage in discussions with counsel and outside investors.

• Update and manage the Thompson Reuters Legal Tracker litigation database, reporting on litigation status, strategies, critical events, and deadlines to management and investors.

• Track hearings, depositions, motions, pleadings, and other litigation-related events.

• Evaluate new litigation matters to assess risk, resolution, and settlement strategies.

• Anticipate and prepare for all stages of litigation.

• Oversee discovery processes, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, preparing deposition witnesses, and coordinating document production.

• Manage relationships with outside counsel, including updates, work efficiency, budgets, and invoicing.

• Assist with subpoenas, law enforcement inquiries, regulatory requests, special projects, and training for litigation staff.

• Generate reports and provide litigation support when team members are unavailable.

• Respond to email inquiries within 24 hours.

• Recommend procedural enhancements and improvements.

• Conduct research and analyze requests to determine appropriate responses.

⛳️ Requirements

• In-depth knowledge and experience with laws, regulations, and guidelines from investors and insurers governing residential mortgage servicing, including CFPB, GNMA, FHA, VA, USDA, FNMA, and FHLMC.

• Comprehensive experience with mortgage servicing databases, including MSP, LPS, ICE, Legal Tracker, and others.

• Familiarity with mortgage loan servicing and the processes of default, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and loss mitigation.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize and manage a high volume of diverse tasks effectively.

• Capacity to work independently, adapt to a fast-paced and evolving business environment, and achieve case management objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution, or an Associate's degree from an accredited college along with a paralegal certification.

• Over 10 years of relevant experience as a paralegal or litigation specialist within mortgage servicing.

• Experience working in the legal department of a mortgage servicer.

• Proficiency in Legal Tracker or similar litigation case management databases, MSP, Black Knight/LPS, Microsoft Office, and Internet Explorer.

• Ability to uphold confidentiality and meet multiple deadlines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Account

• Health Savings Account

• Paid Holidays

• Company-paid Life Insurance

• Matching 401(k) Plan