The Default Mediation and Litigation Director will direct all activities related to handling appearances (in-person or telephonically), Mediation and Default Litigation on residential mortgage loans in the foreclosure process. Oversee and assist vendor law firms in the prosecution of foreclosure cases. Key role in representing CMS and affiliated companies in court hearings, depositions and/or mediations in foreclosure, bankruptcy and eviction matters. Perform all duties in accordance with the company's policies and procedures, all US state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the company operates. The target pay range for this position is $103,000 -$146,000 Annual + Annual Bonus.
**What you'll do:**
- Represent CMS and affiliated companies in Court hearings, depositions and/or mediations in Foreclosure, Bankruptcy and eviction matters.
- Settle cases on behalf of the company.
- Review and analyze state and federal statutes, regulations and case law for substantive and procedural changes affecting CMS and affiliated companies interest in foreclosure and bankruptcy matters. Recommend strategy based on this analysis to upper management and vendor law firms, as appropriate.
- Review, evaluate, and approve requests for additional fees, fee waivers, and bidding losses, with low to moderate loss severity.
- Perform legal research, and review and interpret court dockets.
- Maintain departmental information system support files.
- Evaluate and adjust department processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness and improve departmental performance.
- Identify foreclosure cases that have been mismanaged by vendor law firms, recommend damage control strategy to upper management where appropriate.
- Review discovery, propose and approve objections or changes to discovery responses and exhibits in a manner best protecting CMS and affiliated company's interests.
- Monitor, evaluate, and approve department forms and/or documents to ensure compliance and timeliness of foreclosure process.
- Monitor mediation, deposition, discovery and court appearance activities to ensure adherence to established service level agreements and compliance with state-specific requirements.
- If assigned direct reports, perform responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws including training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work, monitoring performance, rewarding and disciplining employees.
- High percentage of travel is required.
**What you'll Need:**
- Bachler's degree or equivalent work experience
- Seven (7) plus years' experience in banking/mortgage industry.
- Three (3) to five (5) years or more of recent management experience
- Experience working with foreclosure policies, statutes, regulations, case law and procedures required.
- Extensive loss mitigation experience for all government, conventional, and nonconventional, loans
- Experience of the loan origination process including extensive knowledge of the key process and documents needed.
**Our Company:**
Carrington Mortgage Services is part of The Carrington Companies, which provide integrated, full-lifecycle mortgage loan servicing assistance to borrowers and investors, delivering exceptional customer care and programs that support borrowers and their homeownership experience. We hope you'll consider joining our growing team of uniquely talented professionals as we transform residential real estate. To read more visit: .
**What We Offer:**
+ Comprehensive healthcare plans for you and your family. Plus, a discretionary 401(k) match of 50% of the first 4% of pay contributed.
+ Access to several fitness, restaurant, retail (and more!) discounts through our employee portal.
+ Customized training programs to help you advance your career.
+ Employee referral bonuses so you'll get the opportunity to work with friends (and get some extra cash in your pocket!).
+ Educational Reimbursement.
+ Carrington Charitable Foundation contributes to the community through causes that reflect the interests of Carrington Associates. For more information about Carrington Charitable Foundation, and the organizations and programs, it supports through specific fundraising efforts, please visit: carringtoncf.org.
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Carrington is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the company that applicants be considered for positions for which they qualify without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veterans status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected category. Carrington will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship on the company.