Onsite Paralegal: Litigation & Compliance Specialist

UWM; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Adoption Reimbursement

401k Match

Wellness Center

Job summary

UWM in Pontiac, MI is seeking a Paralegal to join our Legal and Compliance team. The role focuses on assisting attorneys with employment litigation, drafting land records, handling subpoenas, and managing records with high accuracy.

The position requires 100% onsite presence at the Pontiac office and is not eligible for employer sponsorship. Strong research, drafting, and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate with legal support experience.
• Experience in legal research and understanding statutes and civil procedures.
• Litigation and subpoena processes experience required.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Paralegal and in-house attorneys on employment litigation matters.
• Draft, proofread, and review land record documents and related agreements.
• Handle subpoenas, discovery requests, and custodian of records duties.
• Assist with service of process and track legal matters for escalation.
• Track legal invoices using Airtable; review various real estate documents.
• Research statutory law, investor guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Support mortgage licensing research and annual filings.
• Contribute to Legal and Compliance trainings and presentations.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting documents

Litigation support

Subpoena processes

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Airtable

Job description

UWM in Pontiac, MI is seeking a Paralegal to join our Legal and Compliance team. The role focuses on assisting attorneys with employment litigation, drafting land records, handling subpoenas, and managing records with high accuracy.

The position requires 100% onsite presence at the Pontiac office and is not eligible for employer sponsorship. Strong research, drafting, and organizational skills are essential for success.