Conduct law research, investigating facts, assisting in discovery, and preparing legal documents in the areas of mortgage servicing litigation, escalated claims, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and escrow servicing
Report to an attorney and work closely with other Legal and Compliance professionals to research, acquire, and renew mortgage servicing licenses in multiple states
Prepare litigation summaries and assist attorney with collecting information in response to discovery requests
Support efforts to ensure that LoanCare, LLC remains current and in good standing with all relevant licensing agencies
Assist attorneys by communicating with outside counsel regarding case progress and resolution of cases through alternative dispute resolution procedures and pretrial settlements
Prepare and maintain binders and other recordkeeping strategies for document-intensive departmental projects
Conduct research in varieties of media such as Westlaw, FileOnQ, law digests, internal practice manuals, loan files, and LoanCare’s proprietary systems as requested
Assist in gathering data and preparing information for internal/external attorney requests
Identify, document, communicate, and escalate legal risks/issues and mitigation strategies
Interfaces with all areas of the company
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required
3+ years of paralegal/legal administrative assistant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with management, internal team members, and external personnel within various existing/potential clients and vendors
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to manage and direct multiple projects concurrently
Excels in time and priority management, produces prompt results, and effectively meets deadlines
Possesses advanced technical skills and experience, including the use of internet-based technologies, spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), databases, project management and process flow programs (e.g., Microsoft Project and Visio), and word processing (Microsoft Word)
Ability to acquire, handle, store, retrieve, and understand varied information rapidly and efficiently
Ability to handle frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events; meets challenges with resourcefulness
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
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