Senior Litigation Case Manager
Selene Finance LP
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Florida • United States
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About the role
- Responsible for the management of all assigned litigation cases
- Emphasis on proactive monitoring, risk identification and escalation
- Work independently with outside counsel to develop and implement litigation strategies
- Prepare written summary of case and discuss with counsel and outside investors
- 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 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
- 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
- Notify VP of high-risk matters upon intake (class actions, Selene named, etc.)
- Assist with miscellaneous legal tasks such as subpoenas, assisting law enforcement, and responding to regulatory requests
- Assist on special projects assigned by management and assume responsibility for successfully achieving objectives
- Assist VP in training new and existing litigation staff
- Ability to generate reports and knowledge of Microsoft Excel useful
- Provide additional coverage of litigation matters and special tasks when individual team members are out of the office
- Handle inquiries by responding to emails within 24 hours
- 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
- 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
- Problem solving and decision-making ability
- Ability to multi-task and consistently meet multiple deadlines
- 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
- 10+ 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
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Holidays
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Matching 401(k) Plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
litigation managementrisk identificationdiscovery process managementcase managementreport generationanalytical skillsproblem solvingdecision makingmulti-taskingattention to detail
Soft Skills
strong communication skillsorganizational skillsteam playerprofessionalismpositivityrapport buildingcredibility establishmentprioritizationindependencetraining ability
Certifications
paralegal certificationBachelor's degreeAssociate's degree