Senior Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon 
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and responding to legal documents including pleadings, EEOC and similar claims, contracts, judgements, leases, trust agreements and assignments
• Reviewing, monitoring and responding to subpoenas and other discovery requests
• Researching and analyzing statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, legal articles and other relevant informational sources
• Handling guideline issues that have legal nuances, including trusts, leases, and stock compensation issues
• Preparing written correspondence with outside counsel and other third-parties, including responses to complaints
• Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
• Editing legal documents for accuracy
• Providing training to Paralegals on the Legal/Compliance team
• Assisting with issues related to MERS, servicing, marketing reviews, settlement agent oversight, title claims and other title related issues
• Supporting with licensing issues and regulatory filings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate
• Have experience performing legal research
• Have knowledge of the litigation and subpoena process
• Have knowledge of the contracting process and standard elements of a contract
• Have a commitment to continuous business improvement
• Title or employment law experience is a plus
• Onsite attendance required