Senior Specialist- Commercial Litigation

KeyBank•Brooklyn, OH

4d•$21 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

The Litigation Senior Specialist will independently manage their assigned portfolio consisting of commercial accounts in different states of litigation (pre-litigation, post complaint filing, judgment). Litigation Senior Specialist will review the status of the accounts and determine best course of action going forward on account and assist in execution. The selected candidate will also be responsible for all system updates.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 2 years work experience in the following fields preferred: litigation, legal, probate and estate planning, bankruptcy legal support, mortgage servicing, or loss mitigation.
Strong PC skills with digital literacy in Office365, Excel, and Adobe.
Availability to work overtime when necessary, including possible weekends.
Detail oriented with ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities/deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certification preferred.
PACER/CM-ECF navigation experience preferred.
Knowledge of KeyBank internal systems: CACS, CAS, ALS, CLS, MSP, Hogan, TSYS, Tymetrix and/or ASF is a plus.

Responsibilities

Understand the litigation process from start to finish for all applicable commercial accounts impacting KeyBank.
Review and understand litigation documents and pleadings filed in state court.
Update account status and routing in KeyBank’s internal systems as it relates to the status of the litigation.
Review litigation files and how the litigation has treated KeyBank products.
Make sound recommendations when reviewing the litigation filings or review with outside attorneys.
Meet with management on process or issues that come up on accounts.
Demonstrate ability to independently problem solve and offer constructive solutions to issues as they arise.
Answer emails and inquiries in a timely fashion and offer sound responses to other lines of business or vendors that have questions about the accounts.
Participate and help manage projects in support of KeyBank’s internal initiatives.
Prepare documentation as related to litigation account and the status it is in (i.e. provide information for filing of litigation case or provide information to attorney regarding payments made on judgment and whether a judgment lien should be released).
Administratively manage various projects and assignments for the litigation team or other lines of business.
Interact with clients or attorneys and handle account maintenance.
Maintain and review invoicing to ensure billing is accurate; update the system for billing by attorney vendors.
Refer accounts to and speaking with vendor attorneys and answering any questions they may have regarding accounts.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Compensation for this role also includes incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
This position is eligible to earn a base hourly rate in the range of $20.67 - $31.25 per hour.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].
KeyBank is an organization collectively committed to helping you unlock your potential and discover what truly drives you.
Working here means sharing our purpose to help our clients, colleagues, and communities thrive.
You’ll find genuinely supportive teammates, a flexible, inclusive work environment, challenging projects, accessible leaders, and opportunities to grow in your position and your career.
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