Paralegal

ABOUT ONETRUST HOME LOANS

If you are looking for an organization that has established an outstanding reputation for quality products and services and where you are an important member of a professional team, then OneTrust Home Loans may be for you. We are recognized as a Fortune 5000 company offering conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, and jumbo financing, while boasting portfolio, construction, and structure finance lending divisions. Our focus on utilizing the latest technology to streamline the home loan process has made us a leader in our space. We really listen to our clients in order to anticipate their home financing goals and dreams. We're mortgage educators and financing strategists, providing detailed information and sound advice on mortgage options and industry trends. We focus our energies on a transparent and open communication loan process to close loans quickly.

If our employees are successful, we are successful. Our goal is to provide them with the most current competitive tools and information possible. Employees and management listen, engage, and provide honest feedback to each other. Those who make outstanding contributions are recognized for their outstanding customer service and are eligible for key programs. In order to hire and retain employees who share our values of integrity, transparency, innovation, and greatness, we offer attractive employment packages, work-life balance, a wide range of training opportunities, and an innovative and exciting business culture. Service is everything!

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive, fast-learning legal professional who thrives in a dynamic, rapid-paced environment. This role requires the ability to quickly shift priorities, absorb new information, and tackle tasks with urgency and precision. As part of our in-house legal team, you will support a wide range of practice areas across multiple jurisdictions nationwide, including real estate, corporate, litigation, foreclosure, and employment matters. Experience drafting loan documents, managing litigation calendars and deadlines, and preparing foundational pleadings is strongly preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing loan documents, including those prepared for commercial closings and modifications.
• Perform preliminary contract review and analysis.
• Assist with the management and coordination of litigation cases involving mortgage servicing, foreclosure, and default.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and other legal paperwork.
• Manage case calendars and deadlines, ensuring all filings and responses are completed on time.
• Review and organize legal documents and evidence in preparation for discovery, motions, hearings, trials, and settlement discussions.
• Conduct legal research on mortgage and foreclosure laws, mortgage compliance, industry regulations, and case law.
• Prepare and maintain case files, discovery documents, and other litigation materials.
• Handle document production and details needed for discovery responses, including review and organization of large volumes of documents.
• Communicate (both verbal and written) effectively with internal departments, external attorneys, and other parties.
• Assist with risk management and compliance matters as they relate to pending litigation.
• Provide general legal administrative support to the legal team as needed.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience, preferably in mortgage, corporate, or real estate related practice areas, including construction defect litigation or foreclosure.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in law or a related field.
• Strong understanding of real estate, foreclosure procedures, and related legal matters.
• Understanding of mortgage regulations and experience with researching guidelines and rules
• Ability to navigate public records across the country, PACER, and loan processing software to pull documents

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong research, professional writing, and articulate communication skills.
• Self motivation, critical thinking abilities, and high organization.
• Ability to shift gears, respond quick, and have a good attitude.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

OneTrust Home Loans is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CALIFORNIA JOB APPLICANT PRIVACY NOTICE REGARDING THE COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

This Job Applicant Notice is designed to meet obligations under the California Privacy Act ("CPRA"), as amended by the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"), regarding how CalCon Mutual Mortgage, LLC collects and processes personal information during the application and recruitment process. This Job Application Notice solely applies to applicants of CalCon Mutual Mortgage, LLC who reside in the State of California.

In the event of a conflict between any other CalCon Mutual Mortgage, LLC policy, statement, or notice and this Job Applicant Notice, this Job Applicant Notice will prevail as to California job applicants. Unless stated otherwise, CalCon Mutual Mortgage, LLC may collect personal information and use it for certain business purposes. Under the CPRA, "consumers" means California residents, including job applicants, employees, or contractors of a business. CalCon Mutual Mortgage, LLC will only process your personal information in accordance with the Company's Privacy Notice, unless otherwise required by applicable law. You can submit a request to hr@onetrusthomeloans.com regarding the Company's Privacy policy to know about the categories of data being collected, the purposes for which the data will be used and your rights to opt out.