Litigation Paralegal
Overview:
As a Litigation Paralegal, you will play a critical role within the bank's Legal Department, a high-energy group of legal professionals dedicated to exceptional client service, value and trustworthy advice to enable the bank's business.
This position provides administrative and legal support for the bank's in-house legal counsel on litigation and related matters.
Responsibilities:
Legal Support - Assists in-house legal counsel with management of bank's litigation portfolio and related matters, including:
(1) researching, investigating, analyzing, and ensuring timely responses to claims, complaints, subpoenas, and other legal process served on the bank; (2) processing new complaints and opening new matters in the matter management/e-billing system for adequate tracking, updating, and reporting; (3) assisting with discovery productions, including e-discovery and processes; (4) drafting, reviewing, and processing settlement documents and disposition reports; (5) coordinating with other business units within the Bank on document productions, litigation holds, responses to subpoenas and other court filings, coordinating court appearances/testimony, bankruptcy matters, collections, and asset recovery; (6) performing legal research; and (7) interfacing with outside counsel, internal clients, and customers where appropriate.
Administrative Support - Provides administrative support to bank's in-house legal counsel.
Assists with preparation, revision, and review of letters, presentations, reports, and other legal and departmental tasks.
Supports implementation and maintenance of document management system, matter management, e-billing, templates, and legal forms.
Reviews litigation processes and procedures, identifying areas of improvement and obstacles to change.
Documentation - Drafts, revises, and maintains letters, presentations, checklists, reports, legal forms, templates, and other legal documents.
Communication - Communicates directly in-person, by telephone, by videoconference, and by email with directors, officers, and other business leaders and associates.
Must communicate clearly, effectively, and politely.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Banking with specific emphasis on Litigation OR Associate Degree with 4 years of experience in Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Banking with specific emphasis on Litigation OR High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Banking with specific emphasis on Litigation Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of civil litigation and legal processes preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong communication skills - interpersonal (oral and written).
Advanced organizational and multitasking skills.
Detail oriented.
Customer service skills.
Ability to work independently but take direction as required.
Problem-solving skills.
Experience with e-discovery.
Recommended Skills Administration Attention To Detail Claim Processing Customer Service Document Management Systems Lawsuits Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
As a Litigation Paralegal, you will play a critical role within the bank's Legal Department, a high-energy group of legal professionals dedicated to exceptional client service, value and trustworthy advice to enable the bank's business.
This position provides administrative and legal support for the bank's in-house legal counsel on litigation and related matters.
Responsibilities:
Legal Support - Assists in-house legal counsel with management of bank's litigation portfolio and related matters, including:
(1) researching, investigating, analyzing, and ensuring timely responses to claims, complaints, subpoenas, and other legal process served on the bank; (2) processing new complaints and opening new matters in the matter management/e-billing system for adequate tracking, updating, and reporting; (3) assisting with discovery productions, including e-discovery and processes; (4) drafting, reviewing, and processing settlement documents and disposition reports; (5) coordinating with other business units within the Bank on document productions, litigation holds, responses to subpoenas and other court filings, coordinating court appearances/testimony, bankruptcy matters, collections, and asset recovery; (6) performing legal research; and (7) interfacing with outside counsel, internal clients, and customers where appropriate.
Administrative Support - Provides administrative support to bank's in-house legal counsel.
Assists with preparation, revision, and review of letters, presentations, reports, and other legal and departmental tasks.
Supports implementation and maintenance of document management system, matter management, e-billing, templates, and legal forms.
Reviews litigation processes and procedures, identifying areas of improvement and obstacles to change.
Documentation - Drafts, revises, and maintains letters, presentations, checklists, reports, legal forms, templates, and other legal documents.
Communication - Communicates directly in-person, by telephone, by videoconference, and by email with directors, officers, and other business leaders and associates.
Must communicate clearly, effectively, and politely.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Banking with specific emphasis on Litigation OR Associate Degree with 4 years of experience in Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Banking with specific emphasis on Litigation OR High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Banking with specific emphasis on Litigation Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of civil litigation and legal processes preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong communication skills - interpersonal (oral and written).
Advanced organizational and multitasking skills.
Detail oriented.
Customer service skills.
Ability to work independently but take direction as required.
Problem-solving skills.
Experience with e-discovery.
Recommended Skills Administration Attention To Detail Claim Processing Customer Service Document Management Systems Lawsuits Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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