Financial Assistant (Corporate) jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

This position will be posted until 5/1 or until filled

MSF is a national mortgage lender based in Colorado Springs. MSF strongly believes every client should be served with integrity, dignity, and respect. Without compromise, MSF is committed to providing loans that are in the best interest of our clients, not our bottom line. We will continue to educate the community by empowering our clients to make responsible and informed fiscal decisions that result in greater financial peace of mind.

Role Overview

The ideal candidate will have experience with the administrative aspects of the legal industry, have a working knowledge of the mortgage/real estate industry, be familiar with day-to-day business best practices for both legal and administrative work, and have the ability to be a dynamic and professional part of a growing legal in-house legal team. This position, while a legal assistant, will be also performing receptionist duties and will be stationed our Corporate Office’s front desk area.

Legal Assistant Essential Duties

• Perform administrative duties for the in-house legal team, and other employees, as directed.
• Responsible for assisting with the administration of a document and matter management software system:
• File contracts, policies, and corporate records into a centralized filing location.
• Monitor litigation and docketed matters in which the company is involved to be able to provide up-to-date status reports.
• Assist with identifying outstanding tasks and upcoming deadlines.
• Assist with responding to escalated customer service issues as directed, by tracking them and gathering information from in-house counterparts and external sources.
• Responsible for familiarity with corporate governance binders, in order to be able to produce documentation on demand.
• Assist with reviewing marketing material for legal compliance prior to publication.
• Support to the Legal Department, keeping office supplies on hand, photocopier/scanner filled with paper, scanning and filing documents in connection with document retention efforts.

Admin Essential Duties

• Handle general inquiries from external parties and customers via computer, phone, and in-person.
• Collect and log loan payments via mail and phone.
• Provide clerical support for the office (filing, mailing, faxing and forwarding correspondences to appropriate parties.
• Provide notary services.
• Assist with administrative tasks and special projects such as responding to messages coming in

Qualifications & Experience

• 0 – 3 years of legal assistant, paralegal or business experience, preferably within a mortgage banking/financial environment
• Working knowledge of mortgage lending systems and the loan process
• Ability to read and understand legal terms, and use them in work processes
• Working knowledge of lending guidelines / regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and punctuation
• Ability to manage multiple levels of details and return reliable answers
• Strong decision making with the highest value system
• Customer service, problem solving, organizational and analytical skills required
• Common sense and logical thinking
• Ability to work independently
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, internet, cloud-based services
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat
• Project management skills

Physical Requirements

• Stationary position; prolonged periods at a desk and working on the computer.
• Occasional movement about inside the office to walk to offices and office machinery.
• Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds, stooping, bending, standing, reaching.

Please note, this employer participates in E-Verify

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
• mortgage industry: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (Required)

Work Location: In person