Description

We are inviting applications for a hybrid Paralegal/Legal Assistant in Columbia, Maryland. This role is crucial to our team and offers an opportunity to work in a structured environment, making use of existing processes and procedures to solve standard problems. The position is within a contract-based employment structure and has the opportunity to go permanent if it is a good fit.

We are encouraging anyone with strong prior legal administrative experience and robust analytical skills to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze loan documents and online transactions to ensure they follow rules and regulations.

• Conduct thorough reviews, prepare reports, identify trends, and suggest improvements for better loan processing.

• Identify and fix issues, research information, create necessary documents, and handle complex transactions.

• Provide advice on difficult transactions.

• Determine when to escalate issues and make exceptions to guidelines.

• Refer major issues to senior management.

• Participate in projects to improve processes.

• Lead teams and provide guidance as needed.

  Requirements

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong research and analytical skills in reviewing documentation and online transactions.

• Thorough understanding of contractual terms, industry guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

• Experience in conducting comprehensive and accurate reviews, including report preparation and analysis.

• Ability to identify trends, insights, and potential concerns such as fraud.

• Strong problem-solving skills to determine and implement appropriate actions.

• Proficiency in researching product information, terms, conditions, and contracts.

• Excellent communication skills for creating necessary correspondence and consulting on complex issues.

• Ability to process complex and corrective transactions, both monetary and non-monetary.

• Skilled in determining appropriate contact and escalation levels and making exceptions to guidelines.

• Experience in referring major issues to senior management.

• Ability to participate in projects aimed at process improvements.

• Leadership skills with experience in directing team efforts and providing guidance.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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