Default Litigation Specialist l

Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. • Lake Zurich, IL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Handle and defend contested litigation, borrower complaints and client issues for litigated matters on defaulted loans. Must be able to travel nationally, up to 20% of the time.

Requirements

• Must be able to travel 20% of the time.
• College degree and/or paralegal certification preferred.
• 1-3 years of mortgage servicing experience with a servicer or subservicer.
• 1-3 years of default experience at an attorney firm.
• Solid PC skills: Proficient with Microsoft applications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter and can work independently and in a small group setting.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to always interact in a positive and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

• Servicing or default servicing attorney/ legal in-office experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, analyze, draft, and respond to all borrower correspondence, including QWRs, NOEs. REFs and the like.
• Investigate, analyze, and assist in defending all matters of contested litigation assigned within the department.
• Investigate, analyze, and assist in defending all CFPB Complaints, BBB Complaints, Attorney General Complaints, and other governmental agency complaints.
• Attend any deposition and/or testify on all assigned contested files or periodic assigned uncontested trials.
• Annual review of department policies and procedures, as well as the Default Litigation Section of the Best Practices Manual.
• Act as a liaison between attorney and client to ensure litigation expectations are achieved.
• Collaborate with other DMI departments to investigate and resolve litigation issues.
• Handle all foreclosure and escrow related items while loans are in active litigation.
• Actively participate in identifying process improvement opportunities.
• Successfully complete annual regulatory compliance training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program and more.
• Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• 401 (K) Plan with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree