Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage a portion of MOHELA's litigation portfolio - primarily single-plaintiff matters - including claims involving: alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and various state consumer protection and/or deceptive trade practices laws; Coordinate with and supervise outside counsel on all phases of litigation, including case strategy, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, hearings and trial preparation; Assist with review of litigation threats, including fact development and document review, and, where appropriate, engage in resolution of matters to mitigate risk and minimize litigation spend; Analyze litigation and regulatory trends affecting the student loan servicing industry and advise internal clients on emerging legal risks, enforcement priorities and compliance considerations; Assist in developing and implementing company-wide litigation strategy, dispute resolution approaches, and risk mitigation initiatives aligned with MOHELA's objectives; Support senior in-house Legal and outside counsel teams in responding to examinations, investigations and information requests from federal and state regulators and government agencies; Provide practical, risk-based legal advice to business stakeholders and executives regarding litigation exposure, case developments and operational impacts; Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses regarding federal and state laws, regulations and case law impacting the student loan servicing industry, including those affecting servicing, collections, credit reporting, consumer protection and privacy; Oversee subpoena responses, compiling of document preservation notices (legal holds), and other legal process matters; Draft, review and revise litigation-related policies, procedures and internal guidance documents; Monitor and report on key litigation metrics and significant case developments to senior in-house Legal colleagues and business stakeholders; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve business practices and reduce recurring litigation and complaint trends; Provide training and guidance to business personnel regarding the litigation process, minimizing litigation risk, legal developments, and records retention; and. Drafted and argued substantive motions, including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and discovery and evidentiary motions in both state and federal courts; Conducted witness interviews, prepared fact and expert witnesses for depositions and trial testimony; taken and defended depositions.