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Carrington Holding Company, LLC · 1 day ago

Paralegal, Mortgage Litigation

Carrington Holding Company, LLC is a holding company involved in asset management and real estate services. They are seeking a Paralegal to perform duties related to mortgage litigation and support the Legal Department in managing legal issues and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Financial ServicesReal Estate

Responsibilities

Assist with resolving cases by gathering and organizing information needed for assessing settlement opportunities and preparing draft requests for settlement approval
Resolve routine legal issues under the guidance of senior legal personnel
Open and maintain matters in case management system, including handling incoming mail and service of process
Assist in reviewing pleadings served by third parties or prepared by outside counsel, including but not limited to summons, complaints, affidavits, answers, motions, orders and judgments
Assist with preparing discovery responses and coordinating with business units
Review various legal documents for accuracy and completeness including gathering information required, making corrections and resolving discrepancies
Manage document subpoenas by collecting responsive records and preparing formal responses
Oversee the full lifecycle of capped fee and non-material matters, including performing initial assessment to select from preferred counsel and ensuring proper opening, referring to counsel, monitoring progress, ensuring timely advancement and closing
Secure key personnel for mediations, depositions, and other events that require in person, telephonic or virtual appearances
Coordinate and manage correspondence with outside counsel, third-party entities, and business units in a timely and appropriate manner
Oversee adherence to loan servicing agreements and delegated authority matrixes
Conduct factual research including gathering relevant information from a variety of resources
Prepare check requests, vendor payee forms, IT access and change forms, and FedEx labels
Conduct pre-claim title review including reviewing title records, organizing documents, creating chronologies, preparing and submitting title claims, monitoring for response from insurers and working with carrier retained counsel
Serve as liaison between outside counsel, internal departments, in-house attorneys, and other stakeholders
Provide legal and administrative support to departmental staff, including scheduling meetings, managing phone communications and assisting with projects
Maintain calendar of events and key deadlines
Maintain matter-related reports (quarterly, monthly, and ad hoc) and assist with ensuring their accuracy

Qualification

Mortgage servicing knowledgeLitigation experienceParalegal certificationCase management systemAnalytical skillsTime trackingExcel proficiencyMicrosoft Word proficiencyOutlook proficiencyMicrosoft Teams proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCollaboration skillsAttention to detail

Required

Knowledge of mortgage servicing and lending operations, as well as litigation relating to these business practices
Ability to work well in a collaborative environment and to operate independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient with Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to work with outside counsel, investors, vendors, business units and legal department personnel
Ability to understand complex problems, pay close attention to details, take notes, and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions
Skilled in assessing decisions with potential impact on the immediate team, while proactively monitoring broader organizational effects
Ability to accurately track and record time
Associate's degree from accredited college and paralegal certification or a bachelor's degree from accredited college required
Two (2) or more years' experience working as a paralegal
Two (2) or more years' experience working in the mortgage banking and servicing industry
Two (2) or more years' experience working within litigation case management system, preferably Legal Tracker

Benefits

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.
Customized training programs to help you advance your career.
Employee referral bonuses so you’ll get paid to help Carrington and Vylla grow.
Educational Reimbursement.
Carrington Charitable Foundation contributes to the community through causes that reflect the interests of Carrington Associates.

Company

Carrington Holding Company, LLC

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Carrington Holding Company, LLC is a financial service provider for mortgages, asset management, real estate.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Aman Marwah, MBA
Division Chief Financial Officer
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Melissa Witte
VP ESCROW ADMINISTRATION
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