Associates maintain a comprehensive electronic case file for each matter Risk Mitigation: Analyze and research the legal pleadings, evaluate attorney findings, and utilize servicing system data to proactively assess litigation risk and potential financial exposure for the organization Strategy & Counsel Support: Collaborate directly with in-house and outside counsel to formulate litigation strategies, draft responses to lawsuits, monitor case progress, and provide strategic research for pre-litigation customer disputes Corporate Representation: Serve as the company's designated corporate representative at critical legal proceedings, including mediations, settlement conferences, depositions, and trials, to present and defend the company's position Document Production: Efficiently retrieve and provide loan-level documentation and data from servicing systems to outside counsel and business partners to support discovery and defense Executive Reporting: Organize, research, and deliver high-level, professional presentations on escalated cases, strategy, and risk to upper management, ensuring leadership is consistently informed Financial Administration: Oversee the accurate processing and timely payment of outside counsel invoices Department Support & Development - Policy and Procedure writing, Job Aid development and business contact support Process Improvement: Assist in the development, writing, and formalization of department policies and procedures to enhance litigation support operations Mentorship & Training: Provide guidance and training to other specialists on complex litigation procedures and best practices, as needed What You'll Bring Four-year degree and/or Paralegal Certificate with a minimum of 5 years mortgage servicing experience with understanding of GSE/insurer servicing guidelines Proven knowledge of: legal processes, civil rules of procedure, and the ability to decipher complex legal pleadings and allegations, particularly in the context of mortgage servicing and real property Demonstrated proficiency with mortgage servicing platforms and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Expert Analytical Skills: Exceptional ability to analyze mortgage industry documents, calculate timeframes, and accurately evaluate potential costs and losses Advanced Communication: Superior professional, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to present complex material to all levels of management Autonomy & Organization: Highly advanced organizational skills with a proven capacity to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet critical deadlines Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with both internal legal teams and external partners Demonstrated research skills Why You Should Join As one of the top mortgage lenders in the country, Pennymac has helped over 4 million lifetime homeowners achieve and sustain their aspirations of home. Compensation: Individual salary may vary based on multiple factors including specific role, geographic location / market data, and skills and experience as defined below: Lower in range - Building skills and experience in the role Mid-range - Experience and skills align with proficiency in the role Higher in range - Experience and skills add value above typical requirements of the role Some roles may be eligible for performance-based compensation and/or stock-based incentives awarded to employees based on company and individual performance.