Come join our amazing team and work remote from home!
What you’ll do:
Litigation Counsel will beresponsible for managing litigation, conducting research, drafting memoranda, and providing general advice and counsel relating to pre-litigation and litigation matters involving mortgage servicing operations. Perform all duties in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures, all US state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the company operates. The target pay range for this position is $125,000.00 to $175,000.00.
Retains outside counsel, manages performance of outside counsel, reviews outside counsel invoices for accuracy and reasonableness, and oversees and manages performance of in-house paralegals.
Reviews recommendations from outside counsel to develop and implement strategies on pre-litigation and litigation matters.
Reviews settlement offers and makes recommendations to accept or deny the offer.
Works with outside counsel and paralegals to develop and implement strategies on pre-litigation and litigation matters.
Must meet billable hours requirement set forth by the department management.
Research and analyze relevant case law, statutes and regulations.
Monitors pre-litigation and litigation matters; prepares reports for management review.
Review escalated customer complaints and assist in drafting responses.
Reviews title issues and prepares title claims.
Works closely with business units in the tasks of responding to discovery, developing strategies, and resolving matters.
Assists with preparation of monthly and quarterly reports.
Ability to analyze and interpret correspondence, pleadings, case law, statutory materials, state and federal regulations, and communications from outside counsel.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Ability to work with an experienced in-house legal team
Ability to creatively problem-solve
What you’ll need:
- A law degree from an accredited law school required
- At least four (4) years of experience working as a lawyer in the mortgage banking industry, with at least one (1) year of that relating to mortgage servicing issues required
- Previous experience with GNMA, FHA, USDA, VA and/or reverse mortgage experience preferred
- In house and law firm experience preferred
- Experience managing outside counsel costs and litigation budgets preferred
Our Company:
Carrington Mortgage Holdings is a holding company whose primary businesses include asset management, mortgages, real estate transactions and real estate logistics. Collectively, the businesses are vertically and horizontally integrated, and provide a broad range of real estate services encompassing nearly all aspects of single-family residential real estate transactions in the United States. Guided by a leadership team with a wealth of industry experience and guided by a consistent philosophy, Carrington maintains the necessary infrastructure to ensure stability and maximize value during any market cycle. We hope you’ll consider joining our growing team of uniquely talented professionals as we transform residential real estate. To read more visit: www.carringtonhc.com.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive healthcare plans for you and your family. Plus, a discretionary 401(k) match of 50% of the first 4% of pay contributed.
- Access to several fitness, restaurant, retail (and more!) discounts through our employee portal.
- Customized training programs to help you advance your career.
- Employee referral bonuses so you’ll get paid to help Carrington and Vylla grow.
- Educational Reimbursement.
- Carrington Charitable Foundation contributes to the community through causes that reflect the interests of Carrington Associates. For more information about Carrington Charitable Foundation, and the organizations and programs, it supports through specific fundraising efforts, please visit: carringtoncf.org.
United States
