Paralegal

About the Role

We do the right things, right now in a way that is relevant to our clients. The Paralegal will have strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects ranging from routine to those calling for independent judgment and initiative in a fast-paced environment. Must be reliable, a fast learner, self-motivated, a team player, and possess great “people skills.”

This role engages in a variety of tasks, including conducting research and resolving routine legal questions under the direction of an attorney, with responsibilities ranging from repetitive tasks to those requiring judgment and independent initiative.

Responsibilities

• Researching claims/complaints and making recommendations in the pre-litigation phase as well as for matters in litigation.
• Performing advanced legal research and analysis.
• Assisting in reviewing and drafting documents (client correspondence, agreements, responses to interrogatories, requests for admission, requests for production, affidavits, case summaries, histories, chronologies, etc.).
• Managing discovery, reviewing legal documents, and interacting with internal clients in meetings and group projects; possibly leading such efforts.
• Searching/compiling legal research, managing litigation dockets, and assisting with drafting/reviewing pleadings.
• Collecting, processing, and reviewing electronic discovery (e-discovery).
• Coordinating all aspects of hard copy and electronic document productions (scheduling, bates-stamping, photocopying/scanning, shipment, etc.).
• Assisting attorneys in case management by organizing and maintaining case files, indexing, and document retrieval systems from inception through matter resolution.
• Issuing litigation holds and maintaining the litigation hold system.
• Coordinating and drafting litigation reports to counsel and assisting in the resolution of matters.
• Providing guidance on service of process, subpoena, and garnishment matters.
• Overseeing the company’s record retention program.
• Administering the outside counsel invoice management system (Legal Tracker) and analyzing trends from reports.
• Assisting in reviewing and drafting internal policies and procedures for the Legal Department and other areas of the Bank.
• Supporting Legal Department administrative tasks including outside counsel management, litigation/litigation hold management, legal invoice processing, and records management.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate, or 10+ years of related work experience or paralegal experience.
• Strong professional and interpersonal communication skills, both verbally and through written electronic correspondence.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced problem-solving, multi-tasking, and strong time management skills.
• Leadership skills.

Qualifications

Level of Complexity and Scope: Senior level, with a larger capacity for work than Paralegal I or II.

Degree of Independence and Decision-Making: While working under the direction of an attorney, expected to exhibit independent decision-making skills with minimal oversight.

Required Supervisory Responsibilities: Expected to train and mentor Paralegal I and II; may be placed in a supervisory role for these positions.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting/carrying of file boxes (approximately 25 lbs).

Benefits

We offer relevant, thoughtful benefits and programs that support every aspect of our associates' holistic wellbeing. All roles are incentive eligible with the exception of Co-Op, Intern, or Student positions.