The Legal Assistant I performs administrative support functions on the Legal team.

This position requires 100% on-site attendance at our headquarters in Pontiac, MI.

 

• Respond to all time-sensitive tasks in an efficient and timely manner.

• Assisting with development of Legal Services related documentation/job aids for new hires, summer team members, and current team members.

• Maintaining Company’s approved firm list.

• Supporting the Leader of the Legal Services, and the team members of Legal Services and Legal Support.

• Submitting IT tickets for various issues impacting the Legal Services and Legal Support Teams.

• Assist with initiating and tracking legal cases by inputting new legal matters into case management system within 24 hours of receipt.

• Gather documents and review document uploads for accuracy in case management system.

• Compile, organize, and submit highly confidential legal document packages to external parties.

• Review, scan and track a variety of legal notices and case filings with a high level of attention to detail.

• Draft and proofread business communications.

• Perform legal research and other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• An interest in learning legal and mortgage lending terminology and procedures.

• Have a commitment to continuous business improvement.

• Be capable of working closely with internal teams and law firms.

• Have effective planning, organizational and project management skills.

• Be able to manage multiple projects and tasks effectively.

• Have excellent organization and communication skills.

• Have the ability to work independently.

• Be self-motivated and able to work well in a team-based environment.

• This position requires on-site attendance.

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

 

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

 

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

 

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon 
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.