Paralegal (remote possible)

First American; Charleston (SC); Remote; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A mortgage servicing company is seeking a Legal Support Specialist to draft and review contracts while assisting attorneys in managing legal documentation. The ideal candidate will have a background in law or paralegal work and possess strong communication skills. This is a work-from-home role with occasional office visits. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 3-5 years professional experience in a related field.
• Paralegal certification is required.
• Experience in contract management.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and editing contracts and legal notices.
• Maintaining files and electronic libraries of agreements.
• Educating operations leaders on contractual rights.

Skills

Legal contract drafting

Research and summation skills

Strong PC skills

Excellent verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Education

College degree preferred

Completed paralegal program

Job description

Overview

Who We Are

ServiceMac is a new sub-servicing entity backed by some of the leading practitioners of the mortgage servicing industry. ServiceMac focuses on providing superior technology, products, and services for the mortgage and real estate industries backed by highly personalized service and support. Through continuous innovation and acquisition, our offerings comprise personalized solutions that span the mortgage continuum and enhance security, compliance, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all.

What We Do

Performs substantive legal work under the guidance and supervision of an in-house attorney for a mortgage servicing company. Provides assistance to support lawyers by preparing, reviewing, and editing contracts, including master services agreements, statements of work, servicer notices, subservicing agreements, powers of attorney, confidentiality agreements, and other agreements. Maintains a file system for powers of attorney and executed agreements. Cooperates with operational leaders to finalize contact terms. Assists operational leaders to understand contractual rights and obligations.

This will be a work-from-home position, however for local candidates, occasional visits to ServiceMac's Fort Mill office will be required.

Essential Functions

• Drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts
• Working with operations leaders to review and finalize contract terms
• Drafting legal notices such as contract termination letters and demand letters
• Managing client power of attorney library
• Maintaining an electronic library of executed agreements
• Educating operations leaders on contractual rights and obligations
• Provides other administrative support to legal department

Job Complexities

• Performs work that is varied and may be somewhat difficult in character, but usually involves limited responsibility.
• Some evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required.

Supervision Received or Extended

• Work is reviewed and supervised by attorneys
• Works under general supervision
• No responsibility for supervision of others

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Knows and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization
• Intermediate research and summation skills
• Strong PC skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to corporations
• Detail oriented
• Contract knowledge
• Excellent time management, communications, decision making, presentation, human relations, and organizational skills

Typical Education

• College degree preferred
• Completed paralegal program

Typical Range of Experience

• Typically has 3-5 years professional experience

License or Certification

• Paralegal certification

The pay range for this role is $65,550.00 - $87,375.00

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours and/or responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

What We Offer

By choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it's the right thing to do, but also because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.