Mortgage Litigation Paralegal – Drive Case Resolution

Carrington; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Education reimbursement

401(k) match

Job summary

Carrington Mortgage Holdings is seeking a paralegal to support residential loan servicing and default proceedings. You will assist in litigation management, prepare discovery responses, review pleadings, and coordinate with outside counsel and various business units.

Prior mortgage banking experience is required for this government contractor role. The target pay range is $85,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year, with full benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a large real estate

Qualifications

• Experience with mortgage servicing and related litigation.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to track time accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist with resolving cases by gathering and organizing information for settlement opportunities and preparing draft requests for settlement approval.
• Resolve routine legal issues under guidance of senior personnel.
• Open and maintain matters in case management systems and handle service of process.
• Review pleadings from third parties or outside counsel including summons, complaints, affidavits, responses, motions, and judgments.
• Prepare discovery responses and coordinate with business units.
• Review legal documents for accuracy and discrepancies.
• Manage document subpoenas and prepare formal responses.
• Oversee lifecycle of matters, select counsel, and monitor progress through closing.
• Coordinate mediations, depositions, and appearances (in person, telephonic, or virtual).
• Communicate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Ensure adherence to loan servicing agreements and related matrices.
• Conduct factual research from various sources.
• Prepare check requests, vendor forms, IT access forms, and FedEx labels.
• Perform pre-claim title reviews including title records and insurers' responses.
• Serve as liaison between outside counsel and internal teams.
• Provide administrative support to department staff and maintain calendars.
• Maintain matter-related reports and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Organization

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Paralegal cert

Bachelor's degree

Associates degree

Tools

Legal Tracker

Job description

Carrington Mortgage Holdings is seeking a paralegal to support residential loan servicing and default proceedings. You will assist in litigation management, prepare discovery responses, review pleadings, and coordinate with outside counsel and various business units.

Prior mortgage banking experience is required for this government contractor role. The target pay range is $85,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year, with full benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a large real estate