Defense Litigation Specialist II

Pennymac • Carrollton, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Defense Litigation Specialist II will manage, monitor, and track non-routine litigation matters, including defense litigation, escalated servicing litigation, contested foreclosures, adversary bankruptcy proceedings, high risk title matters, and pre-litigation customer disputes with settlement demands. In this role, you will perform deep factual research, evaluate risks, and compile necessary documentation to support the Legal department's initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred or an Associate’s degree with equivalent work experience.
• Financial Services and/or mortgage industry experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the legal process, procedural law, and the ability to review, analyze, and decipher complex legal allegations and mortgage-related documents.
• Proficiency with Google Sheets, Docs and Slides, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with mortgage servicing systems or platforms.
• Professional, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex material to all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and track a caseload of litigated files, ensuring all file statuses, legal updates, and risk assessments are meticulously documented and issues are escalated to impacted business lines as needed.
• Retrieve, organize, and provide loan-level data and documentation to both in-house and outside counsel to support defense litigation efforts.
• Perform factual research on loan documentation, evaluate findings from attorneys or business partners, utilize servicing system data to proactively assess litigation risk, and escalate potential servicing risks.
• Potentially travel and attend legal proceedings—including mediations and settlement conferences—to deliver the company's position and represent corporate interests.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, illness, and parental leave
• Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition Programs, and onsite gyms and cafe style dining (select locations)
• Retirement benefits, life insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement
• Philanthropy Programs including matching gifts, volunteer grants, charitable grants and corporate sponsorships

What This Job Offers

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