Mortgage Litigation Paralegal — Settlements & Case Management

Carrington; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Training programs

Referral bonuses

Educational reimbursement

Community foundation

Job summary

Carrington Mortgage Holdings is seeking an experienced paralegal to support residential loan servicing and default proceedings in compliance with outside counsel guidelines, laws, and company policies. The role focuses on managing litigation and mortgage-related issues across departments while ensuring timely action.

You will assist with settlement opportunities, document reviews, discovery coordination, and liaising with outside counsel.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mortgage servicing and lending operations 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.
• Experience with litigation case management systems, preferably Legal Tracker.

Responsibilities

• Assist with resolving cases by gathering information for settlement opportunities and preparing draft requests for settlement approval.
• Resolve routine legal issues under guidance of senior legal personnel.
• Open and maintain matters in case management system and handle service of process.
• Review pleadings from third parties or outside counsel.
• Prepare discovery responses and coordinate with business units.
• Review legal documents for accuracy and completeness and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage subpoenas and respond with required records.
• Oversee lifecycle of matters including selecting counsel and monitoring progress.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, investors, vendors and business units.

Skills

Mortgage servicing knowledge

Litigation coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time tracking

Education

Associates degree + paralegal certification

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Legal Tracker

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

Carrington Mortgage Holdings is seeking an experienced paralegal to support residential loan servicing and default proceedings in compliance with outside counsel guidelines, laws, and company policies. The role focuses on managing litigation and mortgage-related issues across departments while ensuring timely action.

You will assist with settlement opportunities, document reviews, discovery coordination, and liaising with outside counsel.