Mortgage Litigation Paralegal – Impactful Legal Support

Carrington; Jackson (MS); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Carrington Mortgage Holdings is seeking a paralegal to support residential loan servicing and default proceedings, ensuring compliance with laws and company policies. The role supports the Legal Department in managing litigation, case management, and related issues within mortgage servicing and lending.

The position requires experience in mortgage banking, education, and other requirements for government contracting. Target pay range is $85,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually.

Formación

• Mortgage servicing and lending knowledge in litigation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience with outside counsel, investors, vendors and legal departments.
• Ability to understand complex problems and propose solutions.
• Ability to track and record time.
• Two or more years as a paralegal.
• Two or more years in mortgage banking/servicing.
• Two or more years in litigation case management system (Legal Tracker preferred).

Responsabilidades

• Assist with resolving cases by gathering information for settlement opportunities and preparing draft settlement requests.
• Resolve routine legal issues under senior guidance.
• Open and maintain matters in case management system and handle service of process.
• Review pleadings from third parties or outside counsel (summons, complaints, affidavits, etc.).
• 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 capped fee and non-material matters, including selecting counsel and monitoring progress.
• Secure key personnel for mediations, depositions, or other appearances.
• Coordinate correspondence with outside counsel, third parties and business units.
• Oversee adherence to loan servicing agreements and authority matrices.
• Conduct factual research from various sources.
• Prepare check requests, vendor forms, IT access and FedEx labels.
• Conduct pre-claim title reviews and liaise with insurers and carrier counsel.
• Serve as liaison between outside counsel, internal departments and stakeholders.
• Provide legal/administrative support and manage calendars and communications.
• Maintain matter-related reports and ensure accuracy.

Conocimientos

Mortgage servicing knowledge

Collaboration

Time management

Excel

Word

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Research

Problem solving

Time tracking

Educación

Associate degree + paralegal certification

Bachelor’s degree

Herramientas

Legal Tracker

Descripción del empleo

Carrington Mortgage Holdings is seeking a paralegal to support residential loan servicing and default proceedings, ensuring compliance with laws and company policies. The role supports the Legal Department in managing litigation, case management, and related issues within mortgage servicing and lending.

The position requires experience in mortgage banking, education, and other requirements for government contracting. Target pay range is $85,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually.