Paralegal

United Wholesale Mortgage•Pontiac, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal supports leaders on the Legal and Compliance team by conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing legal documents, handling litigation matters, responding to subpoena and discovery requests, and maintaining confidential company records. The position requires 100% onsite attendance at the Pontiac office. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship; the position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. The role supports employment litigation and a range of real estate, mortgage, title, and civil case matters. It also involves managing service of process, legal invoices, compliance reviews, mortgage licensing research, and legal and compliance training. The position requires coordination with internal teams, attorneys, servicers, insurers, and external counsel, while ensuring legal matters are handled accurately and on time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or a Paralegal certificate, and experience in a legal support environment in a corporate or law firm setting.
Experience performing legal research and understanding state statutes and civil code procedures.
Experience with litigation and subpoena processes.
Commitment to continuous business improvement.
Ability to collaborate with numerous teams and team members to mitigate risk and resolve legal matters timely.
Effective planning, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent written and communication skills, including correct grammar and business writing.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated and able to work well in a team-based environment.
Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Assist the Senior Paralegal and in-house attorneys with employment litigation matters; draft and issue litigation hold notices; and communicate with insurers and external counsel as necessary.
Draft, proofread, and review land record documents, including Assignments of Mortgages, Releases/Reconveyances, and Subordination Agreements.
Produce records in response to non-party subpoena and discovery requests; coordinate witness depositions; and serve as custodian of records to authenticate business records.
Receive service of process matters, review and track them, and escalate legal matters as needed.
Track and process legal invoices using Airtable.
Review residential purchase agreements, leasehold agreements, trust agreements, and other real estate and title documents.
Review civil case documents, including partition actions, quiet title actions, bankruptcy filings, foreclosure cases, substitutions of trustees, tax and assessment liens, and other civil pleadings; manage related communications with servicers, internal counsel, MERS, and external counsel from intake to resolution.
Research, analyze, and summarize statutory law, investor guideline requirements, state regulatory agency requirements, judicial decisions, and other legal sources.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures by reviewing materials quarterly and conducting audits.
Assist with mortgage licensing research and requirements, including filing annual secretary of state business entity registrations and annual reports.
Assist with Legal and Compliance trainings and presentations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off after 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.
401(k) with employer match.
Mortgage discount and area business discounts.
Free membership to an onsite fitness center, including exercise classes, sports leagues, and a basketball court.
Wellness area with an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist, and hair salon.
Gourmet cafeteria with breakfast and lunch.
Convenience store with healthy grab-and-go snacks.
In-house Starbucks and Dunkin.
Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi.