Paralegal

UWM • Pontiac, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal supports leaders on the Legal and Compliance team by performing varied legal duties, including legal research, drafting legal documents, handling litigation matters, responding to subpoena and discovery requests, and maintaining confidential company records. The role requires 100% onsite attendance at the company’s Pontiac office. The position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization; applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

The Paralegal supports employment litigation and other civil legal matters, reviews and drafts real estate and land-record documents, processes subpoenas and discovery requests, coordinates depositions, tracks legal matters and invoices, and conducts legal and regulatory research. The role also supports compliance reviews, mortgage licensing research, annual business registrations and reports, and Legal and Compliance training and presentations. Other duties may be assigned.

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 comprehension of 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 in a timely manner.
• 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 skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivation and ability to work well in a team-based environment.
• Must be authorized 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 act as custodian of records to authenticate business records.
• Receive service of process, review and track legal matters, and escalate matters as needed.
• Track and process legal invoices using Airtable software.
• Review legal documents, including residential purchase agreements, leasehold agreements, trust agreements, and other real estate and title documents.
• Review civil case documents involving matters such as partition actions, quiet title actions, bankruptcy filings, foreclosure cases, substitutions of trustees, tax and assessment liens, and other civil pleadings.
• Track and manage communications with servicers, internal counsel, MERS, and external counsel to ensure matters are handled from intake through resolution.
• Research, analyze, and summarize statutory law, investor guideline requirements, state regulatory agency requirements, judicial decisions, and other legal sources.
• Support compliance with internal policies and procedures by reviewing materials quarterly and conducting audits.
• Assist with mortgage licensing research and requirements, including 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 and sports leagues
• Onsite wellness area with an in-house primary-care physician’s office, massage therapist, and hair salon
• Gourmet cafeteria
• Convenience store with healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time