Senior Paralegal

UWM•Pontiac, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role requires 100% onsite attendance in our Pontiac office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate
4+ years of recent experience as a Paralegal.
Experience performing legal research
Knowledge of the litigation and subpoena process
Knowledge of the contracting process and standard elements of a contract
Have a commitment to continuous business improvement
Onsite attendance required

Nice To Haves

Title or employment law experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Reviewing and responding to legal documents including pleadings, EEOC and similar claims, contracts, judgements, leases, trust agreements and assignments
Reviewing, monitoring and responding to subpoenas and other discovery requests
Researching and analyzing statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, legal articles and other relevant informational sources
Handling guideline issues that have legal nuances, including trusts, leases, and stock compensation issues
Preparing written correspondence with outside counsel and other third-parties, including responses to complaints
Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
Editing legal documents for accuracy
Providing training to Paralegals on the Legal/Compliance team
Assisting with issues related to MERS, servicing, marketing reviews, settlement agent oversight, title claims and other title related issues
Supporting with licensing issues and regulatory filings
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

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