Paralegal

This position will provide critical support to the Legal team that supports the bank's residential mortgage servicing activities. The position will assist attorneys with factual investigation and legal research, review of internal and external communications, regulatory compliance, project and task management, and day-to-day legal operations. The ideal candidate takes initiative, anticipates needs, identifies solutions with minimal direction and has a strong understanding of mortgage servicing. The role requires excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.

What You Do

• Research and organize laws, regulations, and case law relevant to mortgage servicing
• Collaborate with other internal operational units to gather information, documents, and data needed for legal tasks
• Understand and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and investor/insurer servicing requirements and track changes to the same
• Support attorneys in preparing responses to legal questions presented by internal clients
• Support attorneys with research and organization for audit/exam responses and industry comment letters

What You Bring

Education:

• Either (a) a bachelor degree, (b) the successful completion of the Certified Legal Assistant examination, (c) a certificate from an ABA-accredited paralegal program, or (d) equivalent work experience

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in the legal field; strong work experience with mortgage servicing, banking, or financial services preferred
• Thorough knowledge of computer software used in legal practice, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and other legal resources (i.e. Westlaw)

Skills:

• Strong initiative with the ability to work independently within defined parameters
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to proactively identify potential issues and recommend solutions
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with colleagues at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure and strict deadlines
• Discretion and good judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity

*This position is on-site in Oklahoma City.

Bachelors (required)

Education: Either (a) a bachelor degree, (b) the successful completion of the Certified Legal Assistant examination, (c) a certificate from an ABA-accredited paralegal program, or (d) equivalent work experience (required)
Thorough knowledge of computer software used in legal practice, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and other legal resources (i.e. Westlaw) (required)
5 - 7 years: Experience in the legal field; strong work experience with mortgage servicing, banking, or financial services preferred (required)