Litigation Paralegal
CrossCountry Mortgage started in Cleveland in 2003, when our President and CEO Ronald J. Leonhardt, Jr., had the vision to become a nationwide full-service lender that could provide more to customers — meeting their home financing needs, being there every step of the way, and making homeownership dreams possible and affordable. We’re continuing to expand our nationwide footprint, and we’re not stopping any time soon!
We Care! CrossCountry Mortgage offers eligible employees a robust, industry leading benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match! We also offer company-provided Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance, and Wellness Programs. Those who work at our corporate headquarters in Northeast Ohio also enjoy a casual dress code, an on-site market cafe, and an upbeat working environment!
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Director of Legal Operations, the Litigation Paralegal assists corporate counsel with many case management duties and other office related tasks. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to multitask in a fast paced, high volume environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Draft pleadings, correspondence, subpoenas, discovery and various legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and analyze law sources to prepare documents for use by attorney.
- Assist with calendar management for Corporate Counsel.
- Coordinate requests between multiple parties involved in litigation by way of consistent communication with outside counsel.
- Perform administrative duties including but not limited to managing calendars, organize case files, manage logistics, processing mail, etc.
- Work with and assist Corporate Counsel as needed on projects and assignments.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Notary public certification preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant or equivalent experience.
- Associates degree in Paralegal studies preferred.
- Experience in Legal, Financial Services, Real Estate, Mortgage is preferred.
- Experience with a Legal software.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Must be highly organized and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Excellent technical skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PPT
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
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CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC. (NMLS3029) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, orientation, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status or marital status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC. is an FHA Approved Lending Institution and is not acting on behalf of or at the direction of HUD/FHA or the Federal government. To verify licensing, please visit www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org.
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