Assist legal team with research, investigation, document retrieval, and drafting of legal documents, regulatory filings, and response to member complaints. Also responsible for all aspects of legal processing, including but not limited to, member requests, subpoenas and third-party requests for information and documentation. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES - This position is responsible for a variety of duties in support of legal and compliance functions, including contracts, research, and general co... more details
At VyStar, we offer competitive pay, an excellent benefit package that includes a 401(k) Plan, an extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program, and tuition reimbursement--available to all full and part time employees. Part time positions start at a minimum of 30 hours per week.
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Paralegal
ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT
Assist legal team with research, investigation, document retrieval, and drafting of legal documents, regulatory filings, and response to member complaints. Also responsible for all aspects of legal processing, including but not limited to, member requests, subpoenas and third-party requests for information and documentation.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for a variety of duties in support of legal and compliance functions, including contracts, research, and general corporate legal matters. You will be responsible for providing support to our company’s legal department, such as drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting legal research, and handling other duties as assigned.
- Prepares, drafts and reviews legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, and responses to discovery requests.
- Prepares and organizes document production, exhibits, and affidavits for legal matters.
- Drafts regulatory documents for filing such as Articles and Bylaw amendments, applications for field of membership changes and applications for merger/acquisition.
- Research, investigate and compile information/documentation for litigation and lawsuits.
- Prepares and drafts Board Reports.
- Research, investigate and draft written response to member complaints.
- Processes third party request for information and documentation.
- Processes third party levy/garnishments as backup support.
- Leads the processing of subpoenas and court orders for member records.
- Communicates with third parties, vendors, outside attorneys, the IRS, and members.
- Process member’s request for information and documentation.
- Assists other departments with requests for letters, documentation, and information.
- Scans and files correspondence and documentation into the legal file.
Incumbent is expected to demonstrate each of the following VyStar Excellence behaviors in performing the duties and responsibilities of their job.
- Focus Focus your full attention by carefully listening to and observing your client or member.
- Connect Consistently be friendly and approachable. Demonstrate you care.
- Understand Listen empathetically and ask questions. (70%/30%)
- Counsel Recommend solutions based on your client’s or member’s needs and objectives.
- Advance Ensure that member's expectations were exceeded.
Verify necessary follow-up action.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Either Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of related paralegal experience is required.
- Minimum of 5 years legal experience, financial institution or corporate experience preferred.
EXPERIENCE
- 5 years of paralegal experience is required.
- 5 years of experience in a financial institution is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong knowledge of federal and state laws
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and well with others.
- Experience dealing with records management and legal documents preferred.
- Computer literacy with experience in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant is preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and as part of a team.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal certification preferred.
DISCLAIMERS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment. The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions. The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management.
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
As required or requested, may exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
VyStar Credit Union is not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at VyStar via e-mail, internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of VyStar Credit Union.
No placement fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.
Thank you for your inquiry regarding our current job opening. Your resume will be carefully reviewed against the position requirements. Should your experience and skills match, you will be contacted by one of our Human Resources department staff members.
Thank you again for your interest in this position!
VyStar Credit Union Human Resources
