Junior Legal Assistant – Onsite Litigation Support

United Shore Financial Services LLC; Pontiac (MI); In loco; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

PTO after 30 days

Parental leave

Adoption reimbursement

Paid volunteer hours

Training and career development

Health insurance

401k with employer match

Mortgage discounts

Fitness center membership

Wellness area with on-site physician

Massage therapist & hair salon

Gourmet cafeteria

On-site Starbucks/Dunkin

Indoor/outdoor café with Wi‑Fi

Descrizione del lavoro

United Wholesale Mortgage is seeking a Legal Assistant I to provide administrative support to the Legal Litigation Team in our Pontiac, MI office. This onsite role requires handling time-sensitive tasks, drafting and organizing legal documents, and coordinating with attorneys and external counsel.

You will manage case records, assist with training materials, and help ensure accurate, timely processing of notices, pleadings, and filings while maintaining strict confidentiality and high attention

Competenze

• Interest in learning legal terminology and mortgage lending processes
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, internal partners, and external law firms
• Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently while contributing in a team environment
• Self-motivated, dependable, and proactive
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive legal information
• Regular on-site attendance is required

Mansioni

• Respond to time-sensitive requests for the Legal Litigation Team with urgency and accuracy
• Assist with creating and maintaining legal documents, training materials, and job aids for new hires and team members
• Manage incoming mail, service documents, and other litigation-related correspondence
• Support department leaders with special projects and initiatives
• Submit and monitor IT support tickets affecting Legal Litigation operations
• Open and track new legal matters in the case management system within 24 hours of receipt
• Gather, review, and organize documents for case records
• Distribute confidential legal packages to outside counsel, courts, and external parties
• Review, scan, log, and track legal notices, pleadings, and filings with precision
• Draft, edit, and distribute business communications and legal correspondence
• Conduct legal and factual research and perform other duties as assigned

Conoscenze

Legal terminology

Planning & organization

Multitasking

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

On-site work

Confidentiality

Independent & collaborative

Descrizione del lavoro

United Wholesale Mortgage is seeking a Legal Assistant I to provide administrative support to the Legal Litigation Team in our Pontiac, MI office. This onsite role requires handling time-sensitive tasks, drafting and organizing legal documents, and coordinating with attorneys and external counsel.

You will manage case records, assist with training materials, and help ensure accurate, timely processing of notices, pleadings, and filings while maintaining strict confidentiality and high attention