Paralegal

UWM•Pontiac, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal assists leaders on the Legal and Compliance team by performing a variety of legal duties, including conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, handling active and non-routine litigation matters, responding to subpoena and discovery requests, and maintaining confidential company records. This role requires 100% onsite attendance in our Pontiac office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or Paralegal certificate and a minimum of three years of previous experience in a legal support environment, either in a corporate or law firm setting.
Experience performing legal research and comprehension of state statutes and civil code procedures.
Knowledge of the litigation and subpoena processes.
Commitment to continuous business improvement.
Ability to collaborate with numerous teams and team members to mitigate risk and ensure legal matters are resolved timely.
Effective planning, organizational and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously effectively.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent written and communication skills with an attention to correct grammar and business writing skills.
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.
This position requires on-site attendance.

Responsibilities

Reviewing and responding to legal documents.
Reviewing, monitoring and responding to subpoenas and other discovery requests.
Researching and analyzing statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, legal articles and other relevant informational sources.
Handling guideline issues that have legal nuances.
Preparing written correspondence with outside counsel and other third-parties, including responses to complaints.
Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Editing legal documents for accuracy.
Assisting with issues related to MERS, servicing, marketing reviews, settlement agent oversight, title claims and other title related issues.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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