Manager - Foreclosure (IL)

Padgett Law Group (PLG) is an elite, full service creditors' rights law firm with practices in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Alabama, New Jersey, Kentucky, and Illinois. Additionally, PLG offers national bankruptcy, replevin, and loss mitigation services. The firm’s practice provides exclusive representation to institutional clients such as lenders, mortgage servicers, credit unions, banks, hedge funds, investors and other financial services industry stakeholders.  Leveraging technology in our partnerships with forward-thinking clients gives PLG the ability to focus on the aggressive management and processing of delinquent or under performing loans, providing our clients with an edge when curing or resolving these complex legal matters. In 2019, PLG was recognized by The M Report, a leading default services industry publication, as a Top 25 Company to Work For. 

?At Padgett Law Group, our mission is simple: to attract and retain the most talented individuals within our industry while delivering high-quality legal services to our clients. We understand our crucial role as our clients strive to provide an ethical and empathetic experience. We contribute to that through our long-standing and recognizable firm culture that is visible during every interaction with PLG—and amongst ourselves. At PLG, we stand on our decades-long tradition of merit, respect, hard work, and excellent results, and we use that foundation for every service we provide. As a firm, we believe that our mission can only be truly realized through investment in our core values of People, Precision, and Performance. 

At Padgett Law Group, we're not just looking for talented employees to join our growing team. We're looking for leaders who cultivate those around them and contribute to our path forward; we're looking for individuals who appreciate our culture and commit to our shared goals; we're looking for people who want to be more than employees, processors, or paper pushers. 

Our vision is to build the most compelling law firm that is home to the industry’s best talent, as we are today and as we grow in the future.

What’s in it for you? Padgett Law Group believes in investing in our employees and ensuring that they have all the resources necessary to succeed - including a competitive, comprehensive, and valuable benefits package. As a full-time PLG employee, you will receive: 

· 4 weeks of PTO from day one (which increases with tenure) 

· Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave

· 7 Paid Company Holidays and your birthday off every year

· Full suite of healthcare insurance options including health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage, and more 

· Company-covered Term Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program 

· 401k (with company match)

· Extensive Training and Development Opportunities

· Flexible work schedules including in-office, hybrid, and remote working capabilities 

And more! 

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:? 

Leadership and Supervision: Directly supervise Foreclosure Supervisors, providing leadership, mentorship, and performance evaluations. 

Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies to improve department performance, streamline workflows, and achieve firm objectives. 

Compliance Management: Ensure strict adherence to all federal, state, and client regulations, and oversee compliance audits and reviews. 

Process Optimization: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and quality of foreclosure services. 

Performance Management: Monitor departmental KPIs and metrics, analyze performance data, and implement corrective actions as needed. 

Client Relationship Management: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, ensuring their needs are met and addressing any escalated concerns. 

Reporting: Prepare and present detailed reports on departmental performance, productivity, and compliance to senior management. 

Training and Development: Oversee the training programs for Supervisors and staff to ensure they are well-versed in foreclosure processes and compliance requirements. 

Collaboration: Coordinate with other departments, such as Legal, Compliance, and IT, to ensure seamless operations and address any interdepartmental issues. 

Risk Management: Identify potential risks within foreclosure processes and implement strategies to mitigate them. 

Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in foreclosure operations, with at least 2 years in a management role. 

Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of foreclosure processes, state and federal regulations, and client requirements. 

Skills: 

Strong leadership and team development skills. 

Excellent organizational, analytical, and strategic planning abilities. 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and case management systems. 

Effective verbal and written communication skills. 

Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. 

Abilities: 

Ability to manage multiple teams and projects simultaneously. 

Ability to analyze data and develop strategic initiatives based on findings. 

Ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. 

Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information. 

Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving work environment. 

Ability to work with others in a congenial and team-oriented manner.