Entry Level Litigation Paralegal Job at United Wholesale Mortgage, Pontiac, MI

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  • United Wholesale Mortgage
  • Pontiac, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Ready 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.

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Must have litigation experience.
  • Assist Senior Paralegal and in-house attorneys with employment litigation matters; draft and issue litigation hold notices; and communicate with insurers and external counsel as may be necessary.
  • Draft, proofread, and review land record documents, including Assignments of Mortgages, Releases/Reconveyances, and Subordination Agreements.
  • Produce records timely to non-party subpoena and discovery requests on a daily basis with a high level of attention to detail; coordinate witness depositions; and act as custodian of records on behalf of UWM to authenticate business records.
  • Serve as recipient for service of process matters; review, track and escalate legal matters as needed.
  • Track and process legal invoices utilizing Airtable software.
  • Review a variety of other legal documents including residential purchase agreements, leasehold agreements, trust agreements, and other real estate and title documents.
  • Review legal documents received in civil case proceedings, including 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 to resolution.
  • Research, analyze, and summarize statutory law, investor guideline requirements (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac/Ginnie Mae), state regulatory agency requirements, judicial decisions and other legal sources of information.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures; reviewing materials quarterly and conducting audits.
  • Assist team with mortgage licensing research and requirements, including filing of annual secretary of state business entity registrations and annual reports.
  • Assist with Legal and Compliance trainings and presentations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or Paralegal certificate and experience in a legal support environment, either in a corporate or law firm setting.
  • Have experience performing legal research and comprehension of state statutes and civil code procedures.
  • Must have litigation and subpoena processes experience.
  • 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Outdoor,

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