Paralegal

The Paralegal assists leaders on the Legal and Compliance 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 role requires 100% onsite attendance in our Pontiac office. 

• →Reviewing and responding to legal documents.
• →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
• →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
• →Assisting with issues related to MERS, servicing, marketing reviews, settlement agent oversight, title claims and other title related issues
• →Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or Paralegal certificate and a minimum of three years of previous experience in a legal support environment, either in a corporate or law firm setting.
• Have experience performing legal research and comprehension of state statutes and civil code procedures.
• Have knowledge of the litigation and subpoena processes.
• Have a commitment to continuous business improvement.
• Be able to collaborate with numerous teams and team members to mitigate risk and ensure legal matters are resolved timely.
• Have effective planning, organizational and project management skills.
• Be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously effectively.
• 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 the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Have critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Be self-motivated and able to work well in a team based environment.
• This position requires on-site attendance.

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.