Overview
This role involves performing substantive legal work under the guidance and supervision of an in-house attorney for a mortgage servicing company. The position supports lawyers by preparing, reviewing, and editing various contracts and agreements, maintaining legal documentation, and assisting operational leaders with understanding contractual rights and obligations. The role is primarily remote with occasional visits to the Fort Mill office for document execution and related activities.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and edit a wide range of contracts and agreements including master services agreements, statements of work, servicer notices, subservicing agreements, powers of attorney, and confidentiality agreements
- Partner with operations leaders to review, negotiate, and finalize contract terms
- Prepare legal notices such as contract termination and demand letters
- Manage and maintain the client power of attorney library
- Maintain an organized electronic repository of executed agreements
- Educate operations leaders on contractual rights, obligations, and best practices
- Provide additional administrative and operational support to the legal department as needed
Requirements
- 3–5 years of relevant professional experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Paralegal Certificate required
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply fundamental legal concepts, practices, and procedures
- Intermediate research, analysis, and summarization skills
- Strong computer proficiency, including experience with standard office and legal software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Solid understanding of laws and regulations applicable to corporations
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
- Working knowledge of contracts and contract administration
- Excellent time management, organizational, decision-making, presentation, and human relations skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $35.53 - $47.36 hourly (remote position)
- Pay is based on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location
- Comprehensive benefits package available based on eligibility, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid sick leave, and an employee stock purchase plan
Location
- Primarily remote with occasional visits to the Fort Mill office required for document execution and related activities