Title Paralegal
Reports To General Counsel
Location 27442 Portola Parkway Suite 250 Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 (Hybrid Home/Office)
Department Legal
Status Non-Exempt

Job Seekers interested in these key words might be a fit for this position: Litigation Management, Business License Maintenance, Compliance, Consumer Complaint Handling, Dealer Recourse, Subpoena Response, Legal, Research

SUMMARY: The Paralegal will assist attorney(s) by providing administrative, clerical and research support services for various matters associated with indirect automobile sales financing, including litigation management, business license maintenance/compliance, consumer complaint handling, dealer recourse, and subpoena responses.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Litigation Management

• Record initial receipt of litigation, arbitration, or attorney demand and associated information
• Research allegations
• Inform impacted business units for necessary action
• Review discovery requests and gather relevant documentation
• Initial review of pleadings and motions
• Communicate with outside counsel and provide instruct, as necessary

Business License Maintenance/Compliance

• Update internal license tracking
• File renewals as necessary
• Assist General Counsel with any regulatory examinations

Consumer Complaint Handling

• Record initial receipt of consumer complaint and associated information
• Identify and research issues
• Draft response, as necessary

Dealer Recourse

• Record initial request to draft dealer demand letter
• Gather relevant information
• Prepare dealer demand letter for General Counsel’s review

Subpoena Response

• Record initial receipt of subpoenas or other requests for business records
• Gather responsive documents and draft response

Performs other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 years of general paralegal experience required
• Minimum 2 years of general civil litigation experience required
• In-house and consumer finance experience a plus
• Notary public a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with high level of attention to detail
• Strong understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may perform some or all of the following physical activities: Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; walk; reach with hands and arms; sit, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; use sight, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus; and hear in a work environment with a moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

About Lentegrity

Our Vision is supported by three pillars forged in our unwavering commitment to build strong and lasting business relationships not only with our lending partners but also our employees and borrowers:

Purpose

To provide borrowers and dealerships with the most positive experience in the origination, ownership and servicing of every vehicle all while creating a positive culture in the workplace for our employees.

Mission

Leverage our core principles to become the lender of choice and a trusted partner to our expanding dealer network while building loan portfolios that create value for Lentegrity, its lending partners and its investors.

Values

· Integrity

From the CEO to our entry level staff the principles of honesty, decency and fairness are the foundation of our core values and are reflected in all of our interactions and business transactions.

· Teamwork

Our management team and staff was recruited and hired based on their work-ethic, knowledge, mutual respect and ability to collaborate effectively with one another. We will always seek to instill these values in all of our employees.

· Service

We will always strive to provide the gold standard in service, not only to our borrowers, but also to our dealers and partners.

· Consistency

Consistency will be evident in every aspect of our business, from credit decisions to customer service, collaboration and staffing. We pledge to hire and retain team members that share our core values in support of our Vision.

Benefits

We offer an exceptional and enthusiastic work environment, competitive benefits, progressive career opportunities, a casual dress code and strive to ensure every Team Member is empowered to work to their optimum potential.

Lentegrity offers Team Members:

• Extensive growth opportunities with an emphasis on promoting internally
• An atmosphere that is collaborative, innovative and challenging
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities—including access to over 3,500 self-paced courses, instructor-led virtual training classes and 25,000 books in online, audio and summary formats.
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package that includes: comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision, Health Savings Plans, 401(K) match, 24/7 counseling and consultation services (EAP), Adoption Assistance, optional Commuter benefits and more.

Pay Range:

Base salary: $26.00-$31.00 per hour

Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Lentegrity is dedicated to providing an inclusive environment for all. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and value a culturally diverse workforce. We believe in ensuring all team members demonstrate mutual respect for one another. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics like age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Privacy

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Foothill Ranch, CA 92610