Senior Paralegal

About the role

The Senior Paralegal assists leaders on the Legal/Compliance team by performing a variety of legal and/or legal support duties, including reviewing and responding to employment related matters, assisting Operations, Closing and Post Closing when legal or contractual interpretations arise (e.g., reviewing trusts, divorce decrees, leases, stock compensation, title commitments, etc.), conducting legal research, preparing and reviewing pleadings, contracts and other documents, assisting with title related issues, and tracking and responding to subpoenas and other discovery requests.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and responding to legal documents including pleadings, EEOC and similar claims, contracts, judgements, leases, trust agreements and assignments
• Reviewing, monitoring and responding to subpoenas and other discovery requests
• Researching and analyzing statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, legal articles and other relevant informational sources
• Handling guideline issues that have legal nuances, including trusts, leases, and stock compensation issues
• Preparing written correspondence with outside counsel and other third-parties, including responses to complaints
• Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
• Editing legal documents for accuracy
• Providing training to Paralegals on the Legal/Compliance team
• Assisting with issues related to MERS, servicing, marketing reviews, settlement agent oversight, title claims and other title related issues
• Supporting with licensing issues and regulatory filings
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate
• Experience performing legal research
• Knowledge of the litigation and subpoena process
• Knowledge of the contracting process and standard elements of a contract
• A commitment to continuous business improvement
• Title or employment law experience is a plus

Qualifications

• Onsite attendance required

Skills

• Legal research
• Litigation and subpoena process
• Contracting process
• Trusts, leases, and stock compensation issues
• Legal writing and editing
• Training and mentoring
• Title and compliance issues

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD