A federal mortgage compliance organization is seeking an experienced Federal Real Estate & Title Compliance Paralegal to support ownership and reconveyance functions under a federally regulated mortgage servicing contract.
This position is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and resolving deed, title, and ownership discrepancies related to post-foreclosure conveyance and reconveyance processes. The role ensures compliance with HUD servicing requirements, contractual timelines, and federal documentation standards. This is a high-accountability position requiring strong technical knowledge of real estate documentation and title mechanics.
Ownership & Deed Review:
- Review recorded foreclosure deeds, trustee deeds, warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, and corrective instruments.
- Analyze vesting language, legal descriptions, and chain-of-title continuity.
- Identify recording defects, title gaps, and conveyance inconsistencies.
Reconveyance & Corrective Instruments:
- Prepare and coordinate corrective deeds and curative documentation.
- Work with mortgage servicers, foreclosure counsel, title companies, and county recording offices.
- Track reconveyance timelines to ensure compliance with federal servicing requirements.
Compliance & Documentation:
- Maintain audit-ready files in accordance with federal mortgage servicing guidelines.
- Ensure all ownership actions comply with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Monitor aging cases and escalate non-compliance risks.
Discrepancy Resolution:
- Investigate ownership conflicts, grantee errors, improper legal descriptions, and recording jurisdiction issues.
- Coordinate with internal claims and compliance teams when ownership impacts financial determinations.
- Draft formal correspondence to stakeholders and regulatory contacts.
Case Management & Reporting:
- Maintain detailed ownership tracking logs.
- Provide case status updates to management.
- Identify trends and recommend process improvements
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of real estate paralegal, title examination, foreclosure documentation, or mortgage servicing experience.
- Strong knowledge of deed preparation, title review, and recording requirements.
- Experience working in regulated environments.
- Ability to manage high-volume caseloads with strict deadlines
- Strong written and analytical skills.
Key Competencies:
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Regulatory interpretation capability.
- Risk mitigation mindset.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Professional judgment and discretion.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with FHA/HUD servicing guidelines.
- Familiarity with post-foreclosure conveyance processes.
- Experience in federal contract environments.
Benefits & Compensation:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Paid Time Off (PTO), sick leave, and federal holiday schedule.
- Professional development and compliance training.
- Exposure to federally regulated mortgage servicing operations.
- Opportunity to work on a nationally recognized federal contract.
- High-impact role with direct influence on compliance outcomes.
- Structured performance review and growth path.