Job Description
Default Litigation Associate Req #156 446 Wrenplace Rd, Fort Mill, SC 29715, USA Job Description Posted Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Monitor and complete all activities related to litigated and contested foreclosure, probate, senior lien foreclosure monitoring as well as title curative actions, in accordance with statutory compliance, regulatory compliance, and company guidelines. This position is responsible for managing contested/litigated foreclosures and title curative timelines as well as workflow processes on escalated, high-risk files in which a foreclosure action has been initiated. This position is also responsible for attending in person and telephonic court appearances as an expert witness. These files should be managed in accordance with established work rules, goals & objectives to improve timeline and attorney performance.
Responsibilities
Service mortgage accounts to ensure the escalated account is processed in compliance with all state and federal laws, while maintaining compliance with Investor, Insurer, Agency, and Company guidelines. This includes the following: Display independent judgment, authority, and discretion Responsible for representing the Company’s interests in contested litigations, borrower-initiated litigation and general corporate legal matters Review and respond to outside counsel regarding allegations in mortgage-related complaints, including unfair and deceptive practices (UDAP) and complaints related to consumer protection, predatory lending, fraud, and the FDCPA Reviews draft pleadings, responses, and all other Legal documents provided by counsel are accurate and represent the Company appropriately Ensures that pleadings, discovery requests/responses, hearing(s), and trial(s), are filed/scheduled timely Interact with and instruct various parties, such as mortgagors, attorneys, investors, title companies and any other party involved with the escalated foreclosure Diligently follow up on all outstanding requests and telephone calls from internal and external partners Proactively address potential loss exposure issues to ensure recourse is protected and initiated against prior servicers, vendors or third parties Provide management detailed loss analysis, investor scenarios, and recommendations for resolution Use discretion and independent judgment to identify possible course of action(s) available as it relates to the escalated matter Attend in-person and telephonic court appearances and trials, acting as an expert witness on behalf of RoundPoint. Travel can range from 25% - 50%, depending on court schedules Follow departmental and business policies with strict adherence Prioritize allocated work to ensure timely and accurate resolution to both external and internal partners Perform related duties as assigned by manager
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree Required; Juris Doctor Preferred Minimum 5 Years Mortgage Servicing Experience Required Minimum 5 Years Litigation Experience Required Knowledge of basic computer software programs to include Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet and Microsoft Outlook. Requires an extreme attention to detail and ability to adhere to strict guidelines and procedures. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary internal and external customer service. Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices. Excellent oral communication skills, including ability to effectively coach, motivate, and lead staff.
Desired:
GSE and Government Experience Preferred BKFC (LPS) Desktop Solution Experience Preferred Minimum 5 Years Title Curative Experience Preferred Minimum 3 Years Foreclosure Experience Preferred MSP Experience Preferred
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:
The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to sit for extended periods of time and is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; the employee may occasionally climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate, and no extreme conditions are present.
About RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC
RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC is a fully integrated, non-bank mortgage company, with a subservicing portfolio of approximately 900,000 loans. In 2023, RoundPoint was acquired by Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO), reaffirming its commitment to MSR as core and essential to our business strategy and our future. A combined Two Harbors and RoundPoint capitalizes on the strengths of both companies, adding significant value for stakeholders through operational and cost efficiencies, as well as the ability to participate more fully in the mortgage finance space as opportunities arise.
Founded in 2009, Two Harbors has grown into a leading publicly traded residential mortgage real estate investment trust (mortgage REIT). We leverage our core competencies of understanding and managing interest rate and prepayment risk to invest in our Agency residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and mortgage servicing rights (MSR) portfolio, with the objective of delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns to our stockholders.
Location
Fort Mill, SC
Employee Status
Regular
Travel
No
Job Details
Pay Type Salary
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