The Senior Paralegal assists leaders on the Legal/Compliance team by performing a variety of legal and/or legal support duties, including reviewing and responding to employment related matters, assisting Operations, Closing and Post Closing when legal or contractual interpretations arise (e.g., reviewing trusts, divorce decrees, leases, stock compensation, title commitments, etc.), conducting legal research, preparing and reviewing pleadings, contracts and other documents, assisting with title related issues, and tracking and responding to subpoenas and other discovery requests.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Reviewing and responding to legal documents including pleadings, EEOC and similar claims, contracts, judgements, leases, trust agreements and assignmentsReviewing, monitoring and responding to subpoenas and other discovery requestsResearching and analyzing statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, legal articles and other relevant informational sourcesHandling guideline issues that have legal nuances, including trusts, leases, and stock compensation issuesPreparing written correspondence with outside counsel and other third-parties, including responses to complaintsEnsuring compliance with policies and proceduresEditing legal documents for accuracyProviding training to Paralegals on the Legal/Compliance teamAssisting with issues related to MERS, servicing, marketing reviews, settlement agent oversight, title claims and other title related issuesSupporting with licensing issues and regulatory filingsOther duties as assigned WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificateFair Lending experienceExperience performing legal researchProject mangement experience Must possess excellent written communication skillsHave a commitment to continuous business improvementOnsite attendance required THE PLACE & THE PERKSReady to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.
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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 DunkinIndoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi DISCLAIMER All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes. Connect With UWM! Not sure what to apply for? Connect with us to speak with a Recruiter and explore opportunities! .