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Paralegal II, Legal Department Jobs in South Bend, Indiana, USA at 1st Source Bank
Position: Paralegal II, Legal Department, South Bend, IN
Job Category:
Legal and Compliance
Requisition Number: PARAL
003451
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Posted:
December 9, 2024
Full-Time
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Provides high-level administrative support to the Legal Department and Board of Directors and intermediate-level paralegal support for corporate governance, general corporate and transactional matters, and litigation.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Completes a variety of critical tasks for the Legal Department, including managing active appointment calendars, completing expense reports, composing correspondence, assisting in revising standard legal documents and policies.
Provides direction and drafting assistance to operations personnel regarding commercial loan transactions under the direction of Legal Department counsel.
Reviews trust agreements, powers of attorney, court filings, estate matters, guardian ships, and other legal documents under the direction of the Legal Department counsel.
Prepares responses to discovery/document production requests, subpoenas, garnishments, and levies by coordinating with other business units, outside counsel, and regulators to identify, collect and review responsive documents.
Coordinates annual regulatory examinations of the Bank.
Works collaboratively with the General Counsel on maintenance and monitoring related to certain regulatory compliance requirements.
Assists in preparing Board of Directors meeting materials, reports and minutes and related recordkeeping.
Coordinates and manages corporate governance materials relating to Bank subsidiaries.
Assists in preparing litigation holds and related reports.
Processes incoming mail for the Legal Department.
Coordinates review and payment of legal invoices.
Organizes and expedites incoming legal requests.
Completes required legal and compliance training.
Understands laws and regulations that apply to the position and complies with the requirements.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs all other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
Minimum five (5) years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department or a compliance department, or equivalent experience in a financial services organization.
Strong PC skills–proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
Intermediate-level legal and internet research skills.
Professional demeanor and the ability to exercise diplomacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to meet specific deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High degree of attention to detail.
Ability to work independently.
EDUCATION
Associate’s degree in business or related fields required. Bachelor’s degree in business or related fields preferred. Paralegal certificate required.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Minimal or occasional travel for meetings, projects or training as needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk; use hands and fingers to operate keyboard and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
EQUIPMENT
MS Office PC, fax, phone and standard office equipment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Title: Paralegal II, Legal Department
Company: 1st Source Bank
Location: South Bend, Indiana, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
