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The Senior Paralegal supports the Legal/Compliance team by performing a variety of legal and/or legal support duties, including reviewing and responding to mortgage loan origination licensing inquiries, tracking and responding to subpoenas and other discovery requests, handling collection related matters for the company, reviewing and/or drafting legal contracts, conducting and summarizing legal research, coordinating projects involving the legal team and operational teams across all business functions, reviewing regulatory actions and court filings, reviewing and providing guidance on company marketing materials, and providing general support to in-house legal counsel.

• Reviewing and responding to inquiries regarding mortgage loan origination licensing requirements
• 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 regulatory guideline issues that have legal nuances
• Drafting written correspondence with outside counsel and other third-parties
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Drafting and/or editing legal documents
• Providing training to legal assistants and paralegals
• Assisting with issues related to NMLS and company licensing requirements
• Review and prepare legal summaries concerning regulatory filings and client renewal requirements
• Other duties as assigned

 

Must Have Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate plus a minimum of 3 – 5 years of experience in a Paralegal role (law firm or corporate setting)

• Have experience performing legal research
• Have knowledge of the litigation and subpoena process
• Have knowledge of the contracting process and standard elements of a contract
• Have a commitment to continuous business improvement
• On-site attendance required

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

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.