Overview
Trust & Estate Administration Paralegal Jobs in Williamsburg, VA at The Peninsula Center
Brief Descriptions: The candidate for this position will primarily be responsible for assisting the Compliance Department in regulatory compliance, specifically assisting the Regulatory Compliance Counsel, Director of Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer in day-to-day matters. The successful candidate must be able to perform legal research; communicate and respond to requests from state regulators and federal/state examiners for information and documentation;. The candidate will assist Compliance management with special projects, risk analysis, and implementation of policy, procedures and remediation, if necessary.
The ideal candidate must possess initiative, a generalized legal knowledge of corporate matters, specifically auto finance preferred, regulatory rules and regulations, be able to make reasoned decisions, provide insight, and analysis with little if any guidance, be detail oriented yet see the big picture, and have strong organizational, analytical, written and oral communication skills.
DUTIES, TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but not limited to)
Assist in the managing the day-to-day operations of the Compliance Department, establish and meet timeliness associated with all ongoing regulatory compliance matters and line of business requirements.
Coordinate with Lines of Business to compile data, documents and information regarding regulatory compliance matters
Provide guidance and where applicable, training to other departments concerning development of policy, procedures, and compliance.
Review, revise and create new policies, procedures and business-level manuals
Respond to Executive requests for status reports
Conduct legal research, prepare memoranda and position papers, white papers, review and summarize all daily articles, new cases, or other reference material to keep Compliance Management team apprised of changes in the law
Assist Vendor Management in the drafting or review of vendor agreements and contracts, along with onboarding and annual review/audits of vendors
Assist Credit Disputes team in evaluation of meeting of FCRA requirements;
Assist Audit Team in the understanding and interpretation of state or federal consumer financial protection statutes
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES
Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills
Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills, computer literate especially in Word and Excel
Knowledge of auto finance, regulatory, and compliance rules and regulations, strong legal research skills
Multi-task, prioritize with limited supervision, make reasoned judgments and recommendations
Work in a fast paced, dynamic, ever changing regulatory and operational environment
Fast learner, able to keep up with a heavy workload and time pressures
Knowledge of corporate structures and organizations
Attention to detail is a must.
EDUCATION
Foreign Law School Graduate, or
Paralegal Certification from ABA approved program
EXPERIENCE
Regulatory Compliance Experience
Auto Finance Experience
Demonstrated exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
None
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
None
CONFIDENTIAL DATA
Employee Information
What’s the expected pay for this role?
Base pay of $60,000 – $85,000 per year
The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.
What do we offer?
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account
401K matching
Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $14.2 Billion Company, plus company matching
Wellness Program, Daily Team Exercises
Westlake University, Certification Programs
Career Path Opportunities
Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
AT&T Wireless Discounts
Employee Loan Assistance
Paid Vacations Days
Paid Sick days
Paid holidays
Rental Car Discounts
Dell Member Purchase Program
UKG Wallet – pay advance
CONTACT US
https://www.westlakefinancial.com/careers/
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services,
Title: Trust & Estate Administration Paralegal
Company: The Peninsula Center
Location: Williamsburg, VA