The Legal Assistant performs administrative support duties on the Legal team. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING * Tracking cases and other legal matters and ensuring information is updated. * Drafting and sending business correspondence. * Preparing documents and case files for attorneys. * Processing, reviewing and directing legal mail to appropriate individuals. * Communicating information to both internal team members and external parties on legal matters as needed. * Handling confidential company information. * Responding to time-sensitive tasks in an efficient and timely manner. * Assist paralegals in preparing company records for production to discovery requests. * Responsible for handling service of process notifications received on a daily basis, tracking matters and providing to appropriate parties for further handling. WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU * Bachelor's degree in relevant field. * Experience in a legal support environment, either in a corporate or law firm setting. * An understanding of legal terminology and procedures. * An interest in learning about mortgage lending processes. * Experience with MS Office. * Experience with either Lexis Nexis, Westlaw or other legal software programs. * Excellent organization and communication skills. * The ability to work independently with a strong attention to detail. This position requires on-site attendance THE PLACE & THE PERKS 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 DISCLAIMER All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting "Apply for this job online" you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.