Litigation Paralegal

PLEASE NOTE: This position is located in our Charlotte, NC office. We offer a hybrid work schedule (three days in the office and two days of teleworking) to accommodate for flexibility. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

THE POSITION

As LendingTree's Litigation Paralegal, you will be an addition to the legal department by providing task-specific support for the Legal, Compliance and Government Relations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide high quality customer service to all business teams and external parties related to pre-litigation and litigation matters, including assisting in the use of Salesforce for the entry, review and management of matters. 
• Manage the initial intake and set up of matters by setting up files, requesting documentation, maintaining documents within Salesforce
• Assist counsel with investigations on pre-litigation and litigation matters as well as third party subpoenas, and assist with related discovery requests, including gathering and reviewing information.
• Provide support to the Government Relations team through tracking and summarizing legislative and regulatory activity; conduct legal and policy research as needed.
• Support government relations and lobbying compliance, including registrations, disclosures, and filings.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings with legislative offices; manage calendars, materials, and follow-up.
• Follow up with business teams on outstanding legal requests and run status reports in Salesforce as needed
• Track and report legal spend on a monthly basis
• Manage and coordinate responses to consumer complaints and requests
• Provide administrative support for various legal and compliance-related matters
• Other duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the LendingTree organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS required
• Minimum five (5) years of proven experience working at a law firm or with in-house legal team, and comfortable liaising with business clients and various business partners and all levels of management.
• Significant experience coordinating discovery and subpoena responses.
• Experience with Government Relations filings.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs, especially Outlook, Word and Excel, and Salesforce.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment and able to balance and triage competing priorities.
• Strong organizational and planning skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience using case management systems.
• Highly organized, resourceful and flexible.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ambitious and autonomous.

By joining our team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work in a dynamic fintech environment, collaborating with talented professionals while playing a pivotal role in ensuring compliance excellence. If you’re passionate about combining regulatory expertise with creative problem-solving and enjoy working in a fast-paced innovation-driven industry, this position is for you.

LendingTree is the nation’s leading online lending marketplace. We connect consumers with multiple lenders so they can easily compare options and find the right fit — from mortgages and personal loans to credit, savings, and insurance products. 

Our founder, Doug Lebda, started LendingTree in 1996 after his own frustrating house-hunting experience. What began as a simple idea to make loan shopping easier has grown into a platform that empowers millions of people to make smarter financial decisions every day.

What else you should know:

• We’re a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: TREE).
• We’ve welcomed several other companies into the LendingTree family to expand our reach and capabilities.
• We’ve built the LendingTree app and My LendingTree dashboard to give consumers tools to manage and monitor their financial health.
• We’re also committed to giving back — through philanthropic programs, volunteer opportunities, and partnerships that strengthen the communities where we live and work.

OUR CULTURE

We’re a collaborative, entrepreneurial team that values curiosity, creativity, and getting things done together. Our teammates are some of the brightest, most driven people you’ll meet — and we celebrate innovation, inclusion, and ownership. At LendingTree, you’ll find an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives make us stronger. We believe in working hard and supporting one another — with the flexibility and trust that help you thrive both personally and professionally.

We’re proud to offer generous benefits, wellness programs, and time-off policies designed to help you recharge, stay healthy, and bring your best self to work every day. And yes — we still have fun doing it (our “GSD – Get Stuff Done” award is a fan favorite!)

Come grow with us, make an impact, and be part of a company that truly cares about its people and its community.

The base pay range for this position in Colorado/New York/California is $90,000-110,000. however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Incentive Compensation: Eligible for annual performance bonus

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance and 401(k) matching

LendingTree is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion (or creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

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