Remote - Litigation Associate

About World Business Lenders (www.wbl.com)

World Business Lenders (WBL) provides general purpose short-term real estate collateralized commercial loans to a broad customer base comprised of small and medium sized businesses throughout the United States that lack access to traditional funding.

This is a Contract/Consultant position. Generally, working hours will be 9:00am-6:00pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, although hours worked may be greater based upon operational requirements. The job requires excellent oral and written command of the English language. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist Litigation Counsel in developing legal strategies and drafting responses for litigation matters, regulatory inquiries, and government investigations.
• Prepare, organize, and review legal documentation including pleadings, exhibits, case summaries, and discovery materials.
• Coordinate communication and documentation workflows between internal departments and external legal counsel.
• Collect and compile relevant information, records, and evidence to support active cases or investigations.
• Track litigation case statuses and maintain organized files, ensuring timely updates to stakeholders.
• Support preparation of legal budgets; monitor and report on litigation expenses and external legal spend.
• Help maintain and update internal policies, procedures, and reporting protocols related to litigation and regulatory compliance.
• Draft internal legal correspondence, case summaries, and status reports as directed by Litigation Counsel.
• Assist with legal due diligence, contract review, and information requests related to ongoing or potential disputes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of case files, court filings, deadlines, and correspondence. (Weekly review)
• Provide daily administrative support such as scheduling meetings, managing case calendars, and preparing presentations or memos.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, or enforcement actions with organized document production and coordination.
• Contribute to improving internal litigation processes, including workflow optimization and knowledge management.
• Act as a liaison between the legal team and business units to ensure legal requests are fulfilled promptly and accurately.
• Perform other litigation-related tasks and legal projects as assigned.

• Law degree (Juris Doctor or international equivalent, such as LLB or LLM); U.S. law school preferred
• 3-4 years of legal operations or litigation support experience, preferably within financial services, real estate, or a law firm setting.
• Strong understanding of litigation processes, discovery, document management, and legal filings.
• Excellent English communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills in high-volume, deadline-driven environments.
• Tech-savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe; experience with legal matter management tools is a plus.
• Strong legal research, documentation, and writing skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through and the ability to work independent