Contested Foreclosure Specialist I

Primary Function

The Contested Foreclosure Specialist I will provide support to the Foreclosure Department with litigation related matters associated with foreclosure accounts. Through analysis, review and authorization, litigation-related accounts will be monitored, and support given to outside counsel to efficiently manage the foreclosure litigation and ensure maximum recovery with the court system. Travel may be required.

Principal Duties

• Manage cases within the foreclosure litigation inventory as assigned by Supervisor.
• Process all requests by assigned attorneys (by e-mail or telephone) for media issues, settlement authority, check requests, etc. to bring a suit to resolution.
• Process all discovery, complaint and counterclaim actions as assigned. This would include potentially executing documents.
• Provide support to Supervisor and legal department with assigned cases.
• Provide information support to the legal recovery efforts.
• Identify and escalate to Supervisor any issues that cause liability or are above authority level.
• Identify and escalate to Supervisor any trends that could become problematic in future suits.
• Assist on any special projects assigned by management.
• Accept special tasks as necessary and assume responsibility for successfully achieving objectives.
• Potential to testify at deposition/trial in person, via phone, or Zoom.
• Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree, preferred.
• 1-2 years direct foreclosure experience required.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements

• Prior experience in supporting litigation cases preferred.
• Must have strong time management, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in BKFS/LoanSphere preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office- Outlook and Excel required.

Additional Requirements

All employees are required to have smart phones that meet Company security standards with the ability to install apps such as Microsoft Authenticator. Employment will be contingent on this requirement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave/Caregiver Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition & Certification reimbursement
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program
• The Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund is a program to support our team members experiencing hardships

Newrez NOW (Corporate Social Responsibility)

• 1 company-paid Volunteer Time Off day (with over 40,000 volunteer hours contributed since our inception)
• Matching Gifts Program - dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000
• Access to grants, nonprofit resources, and volunteer opportunities
• More than $6,000,000 donated since 2020
• 1 in 5 employees participates in at least one Employee Resource Group (ERG)