Description

Position Summary: 

Responsible for providing operational, claims administration, subpoena management, and litigation support services to the Legal Department. Acts as the primary coordinator for third-party subpoena processing and assists with the administration of non-litigation title issues and title insurance claims. The position supports upper management with the efficient management of litigation-related workflows, matter administration, legal reporting, document collection, and claims resolution. 

The Paralegal works collaboratively with business partners, outside counsel, title insurers, vendors, regulators, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely responses to legal requests, maintain accurate matter records, and support risk mitigation efforts throughout the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as the primary coordinator for third-party subpoena intake, review, tracking, processing, and response management.
• Reviews subpoenas, legal demands, and records requests and appropriate routing and handling.
• Coordinates the collection of responsive documents from internal stakeholders.
• Prepares document productions, including redaction, Bates numbering, quality control review, and secure transmission
• Maintains subpoena logs, response deadlines, reporting metrics, and matter documentation.
• Coordinates with outside counsel, title insurers, title agencies, business units, and external vendors as needed.
• Assists with the administration, tracking, investigation, and resolution of title issues, title defects, and title insurance claims.
• Maintains claim files, reserves, status reports, and supporting documentation.
• Monitors claim milestones and ensures timely follow-up and resolution of outstanding matters.
• Maintains records for litigation, subpoenas, title claims, regulatory matters, and other legal matters.
• Manages matter intake, document organization, and file maintenance within Legal Tracker and other legal management systems.
• Assists with legal invoice processing, matter budgeting, accrual reporting, and outside counsel administration.
• Prepares recurring reports, metrics, status summaries, and documentation for Legal Department leadership and management review.
• Supports litigation audits, due diligence reviews, regulatory examinations, and internal reporting initiatives.
• Assists with document preservation, collection, production, and legal hold implementation and tracking.
• Retrieves, organizes, and maintains loan files, title records, servicing records, litigation documents, and other business records.
• Coordinates document requests and information exchange between Legal and business units.
• Supports attorneys and litigation management personnel with case administration, case tracking, calendar management, and deadline monitoring.
• Participates in special projects, strategic initiatives, and other Legal Department activities.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Minimum five (5) + of experience in a legal, litigation support, claims administration, mortgage servicing, title, or related environment.
• Mortgage industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience handling subpoenas, title issues, title claims, litigation support, or regulatory requests preferred.
• Experience with ICE MSP, Empower, MERS, Legal Tracker, Exterro, or similar systems preferred.
• Knowledge of litigation support processes, subpoena responses, and records management.
• Experience reviewing, organizing, and producing documentation in response to legal demands.
• Familiarity with title claims, title insurance, mortgage servicing, foreclosure, bankruptcy, or real estate matters preferred.
• Knowledge of legal document management, litigation support, and matter management systems.
• Experience with Thomson Reuters Legal Tracker preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.  

Why work for #teamloanDepot:

• Aggressive compensation package based on experience and skill set.
• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
• Work with other passionate, purposeful, and customer-centric people.
• Extensive internal growth and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision.
• Wellness program to support both mental and physical health.
• Generous paid time off for both exempt and non-exempt positions.

About loanDepot:

loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) is a digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. Since its launch in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach that makes it easier, faster, and less stressful to purchase or refinance a home. Today, loanDepot enables customers to achieve the American dream of homeownership through a broad suite of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life's most complex transactions. With headquarters in Southern California and offices nationwide, loanDepot is committed to serving the communities in which its team lives and works through a variety of local, regional, and national philanthropic efforts.

Base pay is one piece of our total rewards package and is structured within a range so you can progress as you grow in the role. For this position, the anticipated annual base pay is $34.62 to $47.60 per hour nationally. In certain high-cost geographic markets (CA), the anticipated base pay is $39.90 to $54.81 per hour. Actual compensation will depend on your skills, experience, qualifications, and the work location tied to our geographic pay structure.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.