Senior Paralegal - Legal Research

United Wholesale Mortgage•Pontiac, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Paralegal supports the Legal/Compliance team's leadership by executing a range of legal and legal support functions, such as conducting legal research and drafting written communications. This role requires 100% onsite attendance in our Pontiac office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or Paralegal certificate and a minimum of four year of previous experience in a legal support environment, either in a corporate or law firm setting.
Have experience performing legal research.
Have a commitment to continuous business improvement.
Be able to collaborate with numerous teams and team members to mitigate risk and ensure legal matters are resolved timely.
Have effective planning, organizational and project management skills.
Be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously effectively.
Have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Have excellent written and communication skills with an attention to correct grammar and business writing skills.
Have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Have critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills.
Be self-motivated and able to work well in a team based environment.
This position requires on-site attendance.

Responsibilities

Researching and analyzing law sources such as statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles related to servicing
Preparing written correspondence with outside counsel and other third-parties
Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
Editing legal documents for accuracy
Reviewing, monitoring and responding to regulatory requests
Assisting with Legal/Compliance trainings
Assisting with issues related to MERS, servicing, title claims and other title related issues
Performing clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, providing information to callers, and composing and typing routine correspondence
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