Paralegal Job in Simi Valley 93062, California Us
Job Description:
*** WE ARE IN IMMEDIATE NEED OF QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED PARALEGALS FOR WEST HILLS AND SIMI VALLEY! WORK WITH THE LARGEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION! LONG TERM OPPORTUNITY! ***
Primary Responsibilities Include:
• Assessing potential or low risk and cost analysis through court pleadings and counsel's opinion of costs involved to settle or proceed with defense in court
• Analyzing documents and records to determine case merit and assign monetary risk to the company
• Developing strategy with internal and local counsel to be used in court that is consistent with applicable law and investor guidelines
• Analyzing settlement offers, and basis and merit of offer
• Utilizing judgment to provide information and documentation to be utilized in court relevant to the case and not protected
• Updating the litigation loan database and reports with current information on the status of the litigation, strategy currently used, and upcoming critical events and dates
• Reporting and discussing litigation on loans with senior management in monthly litigation meetings
• Identifying gaps in the foreclosure policy and procedure which allowed breakdown and making suggestions to correct breakdown in process
Job Experience:
ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A 10 YEAR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK. ALL CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE READ FULL DETAILS BELOW:
A Successful Candidate Will Have:
Paralegal certificate and/or Legal/Litigation experience;
Bankruptcy/Foreclosure experience but not required;
College Degree in Business, Math, English, Legal or other related subject (and/or equivalent work experience) ;
4-5 years of Knowledge/experience of mortgage banking, familiarity with RESPA,?FFDCPA, GLBA, and federal and state laws related to foreclosure and bankruptcy processes;
Ability to audit and?analyze work outputs by interpreting government agency and department guidelines/standards ;
Strong professional and?interpersonal communication skills verbally and through written electronic correspondence;
Advanced problem solving, multi-tasking and organizational?skills ;
Ability to read legal terms and conditions and understand their?meaning and how it applies to work processes ;
Ability to analyze data and?make recommendations on how to improve trends;
Must be highly confidential?to protect the client's privacy rights;
PC skills including (but not?limited to) advanced Word, Excel, Access, and Internet
Minimum Education Required: Associate
Years of Experience Required: 3-5 Years
Expected Travel Time: None