Corporate Paralegal - Texas, United States - Major, Lindsey & Africa

Description

Major, Lindsey & Africa's client is looking to hire a Corporate Paralegal in Austin, Texas to provide professional support to multiple related entities in the areas of compliance, litigation, consumer complaints, contract administration, and other general legal matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with industry-related licensing and regulations. Monitor legislation with prompt analysis of new legislation or regulations and aid in the implementation of any necessary changes to comply.
• Renew and maintain company licensing and business registrations.
• Draft compliance-related internal policies and procedures.

Litigation and Complaints

• Manage relationships with network of attorneys throughout the United States.
• Provide support for litigation, mediation, and arbitration.
• Review customer account activity for contested matters, as they relate to vehicle impounds, insurance claims, bankruptcies, proof of claim filings and lawsuits. Respond to escalated inquiries and complaints and refer matters to local counsel when necessary.
• Send demand letters for past due accounts.
• Oversee the foreclosure process for delinquent accounts, which includes referral to local counsel, reviewing and approving affidavits and judgments prepared by loan counsel, preparing and approving billing and estimates for sheriff sales, and coordinating with customer for short sales.

Contract Administration

• Organizational documents, legal contracts, loan document packages, and other documents as needed.

Essential Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superb diligence, organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to shift gears quickly and work efficiently in a demanding environment
• Adaptive learner
• Enthusiastic legal researcher
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree and/or completion of a paralegal certification program
• 2+ years of experience in legal, consumer finance, banking, mortgage, loan servicing or related industry

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

JOB ID: 194169