[Hiring] Senior Contested Case Manager @Selene Finance LP

Role Description

The Senior Contested Case Manager will work hands-on with the VP, Senior Managing Contested Counsel, Legal Department staff, outside litigation counsel, internal loan servicing departments and Selene’s investors to effectively and efficiently manage and resolve contested mortgage foreclosure cases. This person must be proactive and have the ability to work independently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of all assigned contested foreclosure cases.
• Emphasis on proactive monitoring, risk identification and escalation.
• Work independently with outside counsel to develop and implement litigation strategies.
• Prepare written summary of cases and discuss with counsel and outside investors.
• Assess new contested matters and determine risk and resolution strategies.
• Anticipate and plan for all phases of litigation.
• Manage all aspects of the discovery process, including assisting with drafting and responding to discovery requests, preparing witnesses for depositions and coordinating the production of documents.
• Manage the relationship with outside counsel, including procuring regular updates and ensuring that all work is completed efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Review and approve outside counsel budgets and invoices.
• Update and maintain the Thompson Reuters Legal Tracker litigation database and report on the status of the litigation, strategy and upcoming critical events and dates to management and investors.
• Track and follow-up on hearings, depositions, motions, pleadings, etc.
• Identify and notify VP of high-risk matters upon intake (lien loss, statute of limitations, etc.).
• Participates in settlement negotiations to bring cases to resolution and minimize company risk and investor losses.
• Assist on special projects assigned by management and assume responsibility for successfully achieving objectives.
• Assist VP in training new and existing contested and litigation staff.
• Ability to generate reports and knowledge of Microsoft Excel useful.
• Handle inquiries by responding to emails within 24 hours.
• Provide recommendations for procedural changes and improvements as they pertain to the department.
• Research and/or analyze requests in accordance with established guidelines and determine the appropriate course of action.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of and experience with laws, regulations, and investor and insurer guidelines governing residential mortgage servicing (including but not limited to: CFPB, GNMA, FHA, VA, USDA, FNMA, and FHLMC).
• Understanding of mortgage loan servicing and the default, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and loss mitigation processes.
• Strong communication skills, strong analytical skills and strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Must meet individual and team case management goals.
• Effectiveness as a team player.
• Ability to easily prioritize job duties according to the needs of the company.
• Strong sense of professionalism and positivity.
• Ability to develop rapport with all levels of associates and establish credibility.
• Excellent listening skills and the ability to use good judgment.
• Strong interpersonal/relationship building skills.
• Problem solving and decision-making ability.
• Ability to produce quality work.
• Ability to think and solve problems strategically.
• Ability to multi-task and consistently meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to use good judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from an accredited four-year college or university; or an Associate’s degree (A.A.) from an accredited college plus a paralegal certification, and at least ten years related experience as a paralegal or litigation specialist in mortgage servicing.
• Must have experience in the legal department of a mortgage servicer.

Computer Skills

• Legal Tracker or a similar litigation case management database.
• MSP, Black Knight/LPS.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Internet Explorer.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical, Dental & Vision.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Health Savings Account.
• Paid Holidays.
• Company paid Life Insurance.
• Matching 401(k) Plan.