Legal Process Specialist

Posted on 09/15/2026; application deadline 45 days from posting unless filled earlier.

About the role

The Legal Process Specialist supports the processing of various types of third party legal documents served on the company such as subpoenas, garnishments, and tax levies.

Responsibilities

• Being accountable for following the state or federal laws that govern the third party legal requests coming into the department.
• Reviewing and processing legal requests with no errors to ensure compliance and prevent litigation risk and possible costs to the bank.
• Communicating with various agencies and customers regarding the legal requests being processed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

You have an Associate Degree and 2 years experience in financial services or legal industry OR you have 5 years experience in banking OR you have 5 years experience in financial services or legal industry.

Skills

• Ability to review and understand written requests for documents and information.
• Ability to independently work within various systems to gather and collate data.
• Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers, managers, business partners, and outside clients.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to track deadlines and other time limits.
• General knowledge in Microsoft Office Products including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to perform job functions with numerous interruptions.
• Expert customer service skills.

Qualifications (Bonus points)

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience reviewing and working with legal documents including subpoenas, garnishment orders, and tax levies and warrants.
• 2 years Bank Operations experience.
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a team environment with accountability and ownership for specific duties.
• Ability to read and understand basic statutes, regulations, and legal documents (i.e. subpoenas, garnishments, tax levies, etc.).

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) matching program
• Annual incentive pay
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage
• Health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts
• Adoption assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Associate wellbeing program
• Associate emergency fund
• Various associate banking benefits

Pay

Compensation Range $59,085 - $86,922. The posted compensation range represents UMB’s good faith and reasonable estimate based on its budget and what it expects to be the starting pay for this role, but actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors.