Paralegal: Mortgage & Real Estate Case Management

CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, a nationwide mortgage lender, seeks a Paralegal to assist counsel with case management and office duties. You will draft and review legal documents, manage calendars, and perform research to support litigation and transactional work.

The role requires 3–5 years paralegal experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred in Paralegal studies.
• 3–5 years paralegal/legal assistant experience.
• Notary public certification preferred.
• Experience in Legal, Financial Services, Real Estate, or Mortgage industries preferred.
• Experience with legal software.
• Excellent deposition techniques.
• Excellent note-taking, analytical, organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication; proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Draft memos, pleadings, correspondence, subpoenas, discovery, and various legal documents.
• Analyze and redline contract terms and add provisions to contracts.
• Manage calendars, organize case files, and handle admin tasks.
• Conduct legal research and prepare documents for attorneys.
• Prepare for depositions, arrange notices and schedules.
• Review, revise and approve legal documents.
• Coordinate requests across parties in litigation with clear communication.

Skills

Legal research

Deposition techniques

Note taking

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Paralegal studies

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, a nationwide mortgage lender, seeks a Paralegal to assist counsel with case management and office duties. You will draft and review legal documents, manage calendars, and perform research to support litigation and transactional work.

The role requires 3–5 years paralegal experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, in a fast-paced environment.