Title Curative Analyst III

Description

• Independently manage a portfolio of 150 or more title-related cases within the department's case inventory as assigned by management.
• Ability to read, review, and interpret mortgage loan documents for the purpose of appearing as a fact witness as needed.
• Recognize title defects and work with assigned counsel to formulate curative solutions.
• Utilize understanding of title claim process and pertinent title-related documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, surveys, plat books, maps, agreements, and title policies to assist counsel.
• Settle cases and complaints with discretion and independent judgment utilizing approved settlement authority by clients or internal management.
• Independently process all requests by assigned attorneys (by e-mail or telephone) for settlement authority, check requests, etc. to bring a suit to resolution.
• Cook up and coordinate efforts directly with the firms for efficient and effective responses to all requests for discovery to include admissions, interrogatories, and production of documents.
• Research pertinent points of law that affect the recovery efforts.
• Support the Legal Department by appearing in-person and telephonically as a records custodian and fact witness at trials, depositions, mediations, etc. to explain servicing processes under oath as needed.
• Travel for appearance in person for trials that do not allow the witness to appear telephonically will be required.
• Appear as a representative of the company to speak to the company's policies and procedures, and interpretation of their application to the facts of a specific case.
• 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.
• Receive and process all correspondence received on accounts placed with assigned attorneys.
• Ensure that all actions, discovery, and witness requirements and obligations are tracked through Legal Tracker, Servicing Director, or other tracking database.
• Monitor time and legal fees in relation to outsourced projects and legal matters.
• Prepare expense reimbursements and perform clerical tasks, as needed.
• Prepare and maintain various spreadsheets and reports, including client reports for in-house counsel or other parties as required.
• Attend client or executive meetings and document discussions for in-house counsel.
• Prepare and maintain various spreadsheets and reports, including client reports.
• Work with management and other team members to ensure all appearances are covered as needed.
• Assist on any special projects assigned by management.
• Accept special tasks as necessary and assume responsibility for successfully achieving objectives.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certification, recommended.
• 3+ years' work-related experience.
• 2+ years of title curative paralegal, title company or mortgage company experience preferred.
• Experience with legal case management and spend software such as Legal Tracker.
• Knowledge of general corporate law principles and structure, and the essentials of basic contract law.
• Knowledge of real property laws, title insurance policies, and endorsements.

Skills, Abilities, And Knowledge

• Strong communication skills; strong analytical skills; and strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Effective in multi-tasking and goal oriented.
• Works on a team or independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Ability to take direction from other Teammates to provide accurate testimony.
• Ability to work effectively remotely and while traveling.