Paralegal - Remote at Longbridge Financial

Paramus, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Loan Document Review, Legal Research, Compliance, Contract Review, Document Drafting, Redlining, Statutes Analysis, Regulation Analysis, Judicial Decisions Analysis, Mortgage Industry Knowledge, HELOC Knowledge, Reverse Mortgage Knowledge, Written Communication, Drafting Skills

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description At Longbridge, we love seniors and we’re passionate about helping them unlock the power of one of their greatest assets—their home equity. As a leading provider of home equity solutions for seniors, we’re committed to helping older homeowners make the most of what they’ve worked hard to build, so they can live the retirement they imagined. And we don’t just do it well, we do it really well. With an “Excellent” rating on Trustpilot and over a thousand customer testimonials, we’ve earned a reputation for making it easy and stress-free to access home equity—with guidance every step of the way. But it’s not just our customers who love us—our team does, too! We’ve been named a Great Place to Work® three years in a row because we believe that when people enjoy what they do and where they do it, everyone wins. Why Longbridge? At Longbridge, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that grow with you. Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team: Grow With Us – We’re big believers in investing in our people. From top-notch training to clear career paths, we support your professional growth every step of the way. Plus, we love promoting from within—because when you succeed, we all do. A Culture That Clicks – We work hard, but we have fun doing it! Whether it’s team-building events, friendly competitions, or just an atmosphere of open communication and collaboration, we make sure work feels less like “just work.” Benefits That Have Your Back – We’ve got you covered with best-in-class health plans (medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA), generous PTO, paid holidays, company-paid life insurance, and a competitive 401(k) match. Because taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our customers. If you’re looking for a place where your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to have you on board. Apply today and let’s do great things together! Job Description We’re excited to announce that Longbridge is hiring a Legal Assistant/Paralegal for our Corporate Legal Department. This position will report to the VP Deputy General Counsel. General Responsibilities: The Paralegal position will assist Legal by performing a variety of legal support duties, including loan document review to expand new product offerings, legal research; compliance; contract review; preparation and review of loan documents, ancillary documents and procedures. Primary Job Duties: Review loan documents to ensure compliance with consumer federal and state laws and regulations including RESPA, TILA, ECOA, FCRA, Fair Housing Act, Dodd Frank, UDAAP, GLBA, HMDA, as well as FHA/HUD and GNMA guidelines Support new product development and project management including HELOC and reverse mortgage product offerings Support transactional management responsibilities of the legal team Assist in creating, editing, revising, proofreading, and redlining documents (including loan documents, legal contracts, agreements, letters, and other legal correspondence) Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles related to the mortgage industry. Handle guideline issues that have legal nuances, research and advise on direction and next steps for product development. Non- Essential Job Functions: Performs any other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant job experience 2+ years Paralegal transactional experience preferably in real estate or mortgage industry Experience performing legal research Knowledge of consumer finance and residential mortgage regulations including RESPA, TILA, ECOA, FCRA, Fair Housing Act, Dodd Frank, UDAAP, GLBA, HMDA, as well as FHA/HUD and GNMA guidelines Knowledge of HELOCs and reverse mortgages, a plus Contracts review experience, a plus Excellent written communication skills Strong comprehension and drafting skills Additional Information Working in a growing and dynamic industry Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, and wide array of voluntary products and discounts 401(k) with company match Paid time off This is an exempt role Target base salary range is 70-85K which is based on various factors including skills and work experience. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a competitive additional compensation program via annual bonus. LBF is an EEO/AA/Vet/Disabled Employer Please note that salaries that are estimated on various job sites may not reflect the actual compensation. Job sites, set the estimated salary, not Longbridge Financial. Important Note: When you click on a video, certain personal information may be sent to the video provider (such as YouTube, Vimeo, etc.). To learn more about our privacy practices, please review our company Privacy Notice.

Responsibilities

The Paralegal will assist the Legal department by performing various support duties, including reviewing loan documents for compliance with federal and state laws, conducting legal research, and supporting new product development for offerings like HELOCs and reverse mortgages. Primary duties involve ensuring loan documents adhere to regulations such as RESPA, TILA, ECOA, and supporting transactional management for the legal team.