Remote Paralegal, I Jobs

What you'll do:

Paralegal I will be responsible for assisting the Legal Department with various processes and contested matters in order to facilitate implementation of appropriate and timely courses of action. Perform all duties in accordance with the company's policies and procedures, all US state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the company operates. The target pay range for this position is $62,000.00 to $80,000.00.

What you'll do:

• Assist with case settlement by gathering and organizing information needed for settlement and prepare draft requests for settlement approval.
• Create, confirm accuracy and delivery of monthly and quarterly legal department reports.
• Monitor and enforce outside counsel guidelines and SLAs.
• Handle document subpoenas including gathering responsive records and drafting responses.
• Secure key personnel for conferences, mediations, depositions, and other events that require in person, telephonic or virtual appearances.
• Monitor daily bot processes including communicating with IT regarding unscheduled interruptions.
• Prepare check requests, vendor payee forms, IT access and change forms, and FedEx labels.
• Serves as liaison between outside counsel, internal departments, and in-house attorneys.
• Conduct factual research including gathering relevant information from a variety of resources.
• Maintain calendar of events requiring appearance by legal department staff and key deadlines.
• Direct correspondence with outside counsel, third parties and business units appropriately,
• Set-up and maintain matters in case management system, including handling incoming mail and service of process.
• Review various legal documents for accuracy and completeness including gathering information required, correcting typos and discrepancies.
• Resolve routine legal issues under the direction of more senior in-house staff.
• Provide legal support to all attorneys in the department, including completing administrative duties such as coordinating meetings, answering/making phone calls, and scanning/photocopying.

What you'll need:

• Two (2) or more years' experience working in mortgage banking industry.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Two (2) or more years' experience working with litigation case management systems with a preference for Legal Tracker.
• Ability to work with varying seniority levels - encompassing outside counsel, investors, vendors, business unit and legal department personnel.
• Proficient with Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.
• A solid working knowledge of mortgage servicing, lending and litigation.
• Ability to accurately track and record time.
• Ability to operate independently and be proactive before issues arise
• Ability to work well in a team-orientated environment.
• Two (2) or more years' experience working as a paralegal.
• Possess excellent verbal and written skills.
• Preference for associate's degree, paralegal certification and/or a bachelor's degree.
• Ability to understand complex problems, pay close attention to details, take notes, and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.
• Ability to evaluate options that may have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside the immediate work unit.

Our Company:

Carrington Mortgage Holdings is a holding company whose primary businesses include asset management, mortgages, real estate transactions and real estate logistics. Collectively, the businesses are vertically and horizontally integrated, and provide a broad range of real estate services encompassing nearly all aspects of single-family residential real estate transactions in the United States. Guided by a leadership team with a wealth of industry experience and guided by a consistent philosophy, Carrington maintains the necessary infrastructure to ensure stability and maximize value during any market cycle. We hope you'll consider joining our growing team of uniquely talented professionals as we transform residential real estate. To read more visit: www.carringtonhc.com .

What We Offer:

• Carrington Charitable Foundation contributes to the community through causes that reflect the interests of Carrington Associates. For more information about Carrington Charitable Foundation, and the organizations and programs, it supports through specific fundraising efforts, please visit: carringtoncf.org.
• Employee referral bonuses so you'll get paid to help Carrington and Vylla grow.
• Customized training programs to help you advance your career.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans for you and your family. Plus, a discretionary 401(k) match of 50% of the first 4% of pay contributed.
• Educational Reimbursement.
• Access to several fitness, restaurant, retail (and more!) discounts through our employee portal.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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We encourage collaboration, innovative thinking and work that endures. We reward initiative and informed decisions while empowering you to act in the best interests of our customers and our company.

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