Overview
Sr. Employment Counsel Jobs in Charlotte, NC at Rack Room Shoes
About this role:
The Wells Fargo Legal Services has an opening for a Paralegalwithin its Elder and Vulnerable Adult Financial Exploitation Reporting Team. For additional information on this line of business, refer to the external Careers Site at Wellsfargo.com/career
In this role, you will:
Provide subject matter expertise in a specialized area of law, researches and resolves issues and matters involving the most substantial legal and factual complexity, through examination of documentation, investigation and analysis
Work independently on the most complex assignments, including client inquiries, transactions and projects, claims, disputes, cases and proceedings, and produces concise written materials for clients, attorneys or outside counsel
Support highly complex areas within the department requiring advanced analytical, written and oral communication, and organizational skills
Provide support across functions and business lines
Identify and resolve issues which may impact multiple business lines or the enterprise
Work closely with risk, compliance and audit, responding to reporting inquiries
Engage directly with regulatory or other external agency contacts
Recognize and properly escalate significant matters
Work directly with clients to understand needs and develops strategic plans to identify and resolve issues
Identify underlying issues and works independently on the most complex assignments
Lead initiatives within the Legal Department, including developing or improving key processes
Provide support to attorneys and business lines
Collaborate and consult with internal partners to resolve inquiries and issues
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of Paralegal experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with Elder and Vulnerable Adult Financial Exploitation regulatory reporting
Experience working with in-house legal counsel
Experience with EVAFE- Elderly and Vulnerable Adult Financial Exploitation Prevention Act
Experience working with Litigation
Experience facilitating communication with outside counsels
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Experience with analyzing statutes, working with rules and procedures and handling filings within different jurisdictions
Experience with reviewing and analyzing legal documents, utilizing templates and standard formats and general business writing
Strong analytical, organizational and research skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet strict deadlines and take direction from more senior paralegals and attorneys
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) skills
Experience in handling business resolutions and Non-Disclosure Agreements
Financial industry experience
Job Expectations:
Ability to work on-site
Ability to work a hybrid schedule
Paralegal certification may be required in some states
Locations:
3201 N 4th Ave SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
1305 W 23rd St TEMPE, AZ 85282
Posting End Date:
22 Apr 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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Title: Sr. Employment Counsel
Company: Rack Room Shoes
Location: Charlotte, NC
