Paralegal

The Paralegal assists leaders on the Legal and Compliance team by performing a variety of legal duties, including conducting legal research and drafting legal documents. This role requires 100% onsite attendance in our Pontiac office.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Researching and analyzing law sources such as statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles related to servicing. Preparing written correspondence with outside counsel and other third-parties. Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Editing legal documents for accuracy. Supporting the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) Compliance Program, including monitoring regulatory developments, maintaining program documentation, and assisting with policy and procedure updates. Assisting with BSA/AML compliance activities, including due diligence reviews, sanctions screening support, and preparing filings. Assisting with internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and responses to information requests related to the BSA/AML Compliance Program. Performing clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, providing information to callers, and composing and typing routine correspondence. Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Must Have Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or Paralegal certificate with a minimum of one year of experience in a legal support environment, either in a corporate or law firm setting. Experience performing legal research. Commitment to continuous business improvement. Ability to collaborate with numerous teams and team members to mitigate risk and ensure legal matters are resolved timely. Strong planning, organizational and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously effectively. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent written and communication skills, including strong grammar, proofreading, and business writing abilities. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work well in a team-based environment. This position requires on-site attendance.

THE PLACE & THE PERKS

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

DISCLAIMER

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job‑related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Shore Financial Services LLC