Overview
This role is a Paralegal position supporting ongoing legal initiatives and projects, including customer litigation support. Responsibilities include legal research and coordinating the creation and periodic updates of employee guidelines (policies and procedures) to reflect current legal and regulatory obligations.
Location
- This role can work remotely anywhere in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Project manage active lawsuits and arbitrations, including tracking deadlines and coordinating with outside counsel and opposing counsel
- Engage necessary interdepartmental stakeholders to obtain support, information, and documentation as needed to analyze litigation and litigation demands
- Compile, analyze, and serve as a resource for case facts
- Review and prepare responses to litigation demands and correspondence from opposing counsel
- Compile and review discovery for litigation
- Maintain and oversee case files
- Assist in preparation for and attendance at trial
- Perform legal research and assist in drafting employee guidelines and procedures
- Assist General Counsel and support attorneys with additional projects as needed
- Provide ongoing and backup support to paralegal staff
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of relevant legal experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Proficient with MS Office applications and able to learn new systems or applications
- Ability to manage large workloads or projects
- Excellent research and analytical skills with the ability to work efficiently and independently
- Strong organization and the ability to remain flexible and reprioritize with unexpected changes
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in consumer banking
- Familiarity with Westlaw
Compensation & Benefits
- Position type: Regular
- Pay range (targeted base salary): $73,700 to $110,500 per year
- Final compensation will be determined by factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.
Work Authorization
- Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Ability to meet the location requirement outlined above
Accommodation & Application Accuracy
- The employer supports an inclusive and accessible hiring experience; reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application or interview process.
- Please ensure information provided in your resume and application is accurate and authentic. Submissions found to be fraudulent or misleading will result in disqualification, and any offers extended may be rescinded.