Remote Paralegal, Iii Jobs

What you'll do:

Paralegal III will be responsible for managing various contested and escalated matters in the mortgage lending and servicing space including, but not limited to, pre-litigation disputes, lawsuits, reviewing legal documents and facilitating implementation of appropriate and timely courses of action that effectively resolve matters and limit exposure. 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 $71,000.00 to $92,000.00.

• Review and approve outside counsel budgets and monthly invoices
• Take lead in pre-claim title investigation/review, including reviewing title records, organizing documents and creating a chronology of facts, preparing and submitting written claims, securing response from insurer and preparing memos regarding submission of and response to claim and proposed course of further action.
• Facilitate resolutions by gathering and organizing data and information needed for settlement, preparing requests for settlement approval, requesting settlement payments, reviewing settlement agreements and releases, and circulating agreements for signature.
• Assist in reviewing and preparing subpoena responses.
• Assist outside counsel with securing key personnel for mediations, depositions, and other events that require personal/telephonic appearance.
• Supervise, support, and strategize with outside counsel retained to assist with specialized legal services across all 50 states.
• Assist in reviewing pleadings prepared by outside counsel, including but not limited to, summons, complaints, affidavits, answers, motions, orders and judgments.
• Maintain calendar for events requiring appearance by key personnel and key deadlines.
• Preparation and maintenance of litigation reports as needed.
• Review and prepare responses to various written correspondence received in relation to contested matters.
• Work closely with business unit leaders in the tasks of responding to discovery, developing strategies, and resolving pre-litigation and litigation matters.
• Provide business units with monthly status of pending litigation, contested matters, or remediation of title issues as necessary.
• Open and maintain files in case management system, including but not limited to, analyzing complaints, investigating claims, and providing outside counsel with requisite loan servicing and origination record.
• Serves as liaison between outside counsel internal departments when necessary and appropriate.
• Assist in reviewing and preparing discovery responses and objections, timely obtaining executed verifications, and reviewing proposed redactions. Locate knowledgeable persons to help develop responses to interrogatories and other discovery requests.
• Resolve routine legal issues under the direction of an attorney.

What you'll need:

• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Experience reviewing, identifying and handling legal matters specific to the mortgage banking and servicing industries required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous experience managing outside counsel costs.
• Ten (10) plus years of experience as a corporate paralegal within the mortgage banking/servicing industry focusing on litigation and dispute management

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:

• Employee referral bonuses so you'll get paid to help Carrington and Vylla grow.
• Educational Reimbursement.
• Customized training programs to help you advance your career.
• 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.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans for you and your family. Plus, a discretionary 401(k) match of 50% of the first 4% of pay contributed.
• Access to several fitness, restaurant, retail (and more!) discounts through our employee portal.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

800 Crescent Centre Drive, Franklin, TN, 37067, US