Selene Finance LP

Senior Litigation Case Manager - Mortgage Servicing

Selene Finance LP

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Florida

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

SaltStack

About the role

  • The Senior Litigation Case Manager will work hands-on with the VP, Senior Managing Litigation Counsel, Legal Department staff, outside litigation counsel, internal loan servicing departments and Selene’s investors to effectively and efficiently manage and resolve mortgage litigation cases.
  • This person must be proactive and have the ability to work independently.
  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Manage all aspects of the discovery process, including assisting with drafting and responding to discovery requests, preparing witnesses for depositions and coordinating the production of documents.
  • Update and maintain the Thompson Reuters Legal Tracker litigation database and report on the status of the litigation, strategy and upcoming critical events and dates to management and investors.
  • Track and follow-up on hearings, depositions, motions, pleadings, etc.
  • Assess new litigation matters and determine risk and resolution strategies, including settlement options.
  • Anticipate and plan for all phases of litigation.
  • Manage the relationship with outside counsel, including procuring regular updates and ensuring that all work is completed efficiently and cost-effectively.
  • Review and approve outside counsel budgets and invoices.
  • Assist on special projects assigned by management and assume responsibility for successfully achieving objectives.
  • Assist VP in training new and existing litigation staff.
  • Provide recommendations for procedural changes and improvements as they pertain to the department
  • Research and/or analyze requests in accordance with established guidelines and determine the appropriate course of action.
  • Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Requirements

  • Extensive knowledge of and experience with laws, regulations, and investor and insurer guidelines governing residential mortgage servicing (including but not limited to: CFPB, GNMA, FHA, VA, USDA, FNMA, and FHLMC).
  • Extensive knowledge of and experience with common mortgage servicing databases, including MSP, LPS, ICE, Legal Tracker, etc.
  • Understanding of mortgage loan servicing and the default, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and loss mitigation processes.
  • Strong communication skills, strong analytical skills and strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Must meet individual and team case management goals.
  • Effectiveness as a team player.
  • Ability to easily prioritize job duties according to the needs of the company.
  • Strong sense of professionalism and positivity.
  • Ability to develop rapport with all levels of associates and establish credibility.
  • Excellent listening skills and the ability to use good judgment.
  • Strong interpersonal/relationship building skills.
  • Problem solving and decision-making ability.
  • Ability to produce quality work.
  • Ability to think and solve problems strategically.
  • Ability to multi-task and consistently meet multiple deadlines.
  • Ability to use good judgment.
  • Education / Experience : Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from an accredited four-year college or university; or an Associate’s degree (A.A.) from an accredited college plus a paralegal certification, and at least ten years related experience as a paralegal or litigation specialist in mortgage servicing.
  • Must have experience in the legal department of a mortgage servicer.
  • Computer Skills: Legal Tracker or a similar litigation case management database, MSP, Black Knight/LPS, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher), Internet Explorer.