The Legal Assistant I provides administrative and operational support to the Legal Litigation Team, helping ensure legal matters are handled efficiently, accurately, and in a timely manner.
This role requires 100% onsite attendance in our Pontiac office.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING- Respond to time-sensitive requests and tasks for the Legal Litigation Team with a high level of urgency and accuracy.
- Assist with the creation and maintenance of legal documentation, training materials, and job aids for new hires, summer team members, and existing team members.
- Manage, track, and distribute incoming mail, service documents, legal notices, and other litigation-related correspondence.
- Support Legal Litigation leaders and team members with special projects and department initiatives.
- Submit and monitor IT support tickets for issues affecting Legal Litigation operations.
- Open and track new legal matters in the case management system within 24 hours of receipt.
- Gather, review, and organize documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness of case management system records.
- Compile, organize, and distribute highly confidential legal document packages to outside counsel, courts, and other external parties.
- Review, scan, log, and track legal notices, pleadings, and case filings with exceptional attention to detail.
- Draft, edit, proofread, and distribute business communications and legal correspondence.
- Conduct legal and factual research and perform other duties as assigned.
Must Have Qualifications:
- Interest in learning legal, litigation, and mortgage lending terminology, processes, and procedures.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Ability to work effectively with internal business partners, attorneys, and external law firms.
- Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing in a collaborative team environment.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and proactive.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive legal information.
- Regular on-site attendance is required
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
Skills Required
- Interest in learning legal, litigation, and mortgage lending terminology, processes, and procedures
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Ability to work effectively with internal business partners, attorneys, and external law firms
- Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Self-motivated, dependable, and proactive
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive legal information
- Regular onsite attendance in the Pontiac office
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is characterized as strong, with comprehensive insurance options highlighted positively across roles. On top of core medical, dental, and vision, offerings are presented as robust and well-regarded.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Extensive on-site amenities—such as a free fitness center, urgent/primary care, physical therapy, chiropractic and massage services, yoga, and broad campus conveniences—stand out as a signature strength. These services expand everyday support and accessibility during the workday.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is a defined part of the package and is available from the first year. Additional programs like paid volunteer time and a paid sabbatical extend the overall leave offering.
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At UWM, we’re dedicated to making dreams come true for our team members, our broker partners and homebuyers nationwide — an approach that’s led us to become the #1 mortgage lender in America and sustain a decorated, award-winning culture. We’re constantly searching for curious and creative minds, from entry level to seasoned veterans, and will embrace your expertise, enable you to learn new skills and offer continuous improvement opportunities to help plant the seeds for your career and take you to the next level. And we help support our team members with a welcoming environment they can call home. Our one-of-a-kind campus features perks and benefits focused on making your life and time at the office more convenient. We offer a free 24/7 on-site fitness center, multiple onsite food options, paid training, flexible start times, diversity programs, a primary care doctors office and so much more. When it’s combined with the opportunity to improve and advance, you’ll be well on your way to building a life and career of your making. Take the first step in your career at UWM. Apply today. All posts and information on this page are subject to change. Certain restrictions may apply. NMLS #3038 l Equal Housing Lender l nmlsconsumer.org
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