Entry Level Litigation Paralegal

The Paralegal assists leaders on the Legal team by performing a variety of legal duties, including conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, handling active and non-routine litigation matters, responding to subpoena and discovery requests, and maintaining confidential company records.

This position requires 100% on-site attendance.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Must have litigation experience.

Assist Senior Paralegal and in-house attorneys with employment litigation matters; draft and issue litigation hold notices; and communicate with insurers and external counsel as may be necessary.

Draft, proofread, and review land record documents, including Assignments of Mortgages, Releases/Reconveyances, and Subordination Agreements.

Produce records timely to non-party subpoena and discovery requests on a daily basis with a high level of attention to detail; coordinate witness depositions; and act as custodian of records on behalf of UWM to authenticate business records.

Serve as recipient for service of process matters; review, track and escalate legal matters as needed.

Track and process legal invoices utilizing Airtable software.

Review a variety of other legal documents including residential purchase agreements, leasehold agreements, trust agreements, and other real estate and title documents.

Review legal documents received in civil case proceedings, including partition actions, quiet title actions, bankruptcy filings, foreclosure cases, substitutions of trustees, tax and assessment liens, and other civil pleadings; track and manage communications with servicers, internal counsel, MERS, and external counsel to ensure matters are handled from intake to resolution.

Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or Paralegal certificate and a minimum of two years of previous experience in a legal support environment, either in a corporate or law firm setting.

Have experience with litigation and subpoena processes.

Have experience with complaints, pleadings and motions.

Have knowledge of court civil procedures.

Have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Have excellent written and communication skills with an attention to correct grammar and business writing skills.

Have critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills.

Be self-motivated and able to work well in a team based environment.

This position requires 100% on-site attendance.

THE PLACE & THE PERKS

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days

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

Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court

Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon

Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch

Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks

In-house Starbucks and Dunkin

Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

DISCLAIMER

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.

Regular Full-Time