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Newrez · 1 day ago

Litigation Case Manager (Paralegal)

Coppell, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Newrez is a company dedicated to exceeding the expectations of residential mortgage borrowers and business partners through superior service and effective communication. The Litigation Case Manager will support the Legal Department with litigation-related matters, manage a portfolio of litigated cases, and provide necessary support during court appearances and depositions.

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Responsibilities

Independently manage a portfolio of 150 litigated cases within the litigation inventory as assigned by management

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

Ability to read, review, and interpret mortgage loan documents for the purpose of appearing as a fact witness on litigated matters

Settle litigation 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

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

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

Performs additional projects and duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualification

Litigation paralegal experienceLegal case management softwareMortgageForeclosure lawBachelor’s degreeParalegal CertificationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailTeamworkTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certification, recommended

3+ years' work-related experience

Knowledge of general corporate law principles and structure, and the essentials of basic contract law

Knowledge of real estate contracts and transactions, including mortgage and foreclosure law

Position may require ability to travel 10-25%

Must have strong communication skills; strong analytical skills; and strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Must meet individual and team case management goals

Must be effective in multi-tasking and be goal oriented

Must be able to work on a team or independently with minimal supervision

Must have a valid driver's license

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

Preferred

2+ years of litigation paralegal or mortgage company experience preferred

Experience in the legal field with law firm desired

Experience with legal case management and spend software such as Legal Tracker

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

Pet insurance

Adoption Assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Loan Program

The Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund is a new program to support our team members

1 Volunteer Time Off (VTO) day, company-paid volunteer day where all eligible employees may participate in a volunteer event with a nonprofit of their choice

Employee Matching Gifts Program: We will match monetary employee donations to eligible non-profit organizations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 per employee

Newrez Grants Program: Newrez hosts a giving portal where we provide employees an abundance of resources to search for an opportunity to donate their time or monetary contributions