Financial Crimes Legal Fulfillment Paralegal

Truist Bank•Orlando, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Utilize substantial knowledge of the law, legal processes and significant management skills to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in the administration and coordination of the legal risk management activities of the FIU, which may include one or more of the following substantive legal areas: subpoena investigation/ fulfillment, litigation, contracts, intellectual property, regulatory, corporate governance, complex lending transactions, mergers and acquisitions, securities, trusts, insurance, tax and labor/employment. Responsible for moderate complexity with minimal supervision and is emerging as an expert in one or more specific skill-sets or specialized legal practice areas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and related training; or successful completion of an American Bar Association approved paralegal training program; or certification by a State Bar approved paralegal certification program; or equivalent working knowledge and experience
Five years of experience working on moderately complex legal matters in a law firm or corporate law department or equivalent experience
Significant understanding of legal concepts, terminology, principles and procedures
Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to identify and define issues, establish facts, analyze moderately complex information and develop substantiated conclusions with minimal supervision
Creative problem-solving skills with ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, seeking input of others as needed
Superior communication skills with the ability to express moderately complex facts and legal principles clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Strong leadership skills with the ability to make fact-based recommendations in order to positively influence diverse teams and achieve desired results
Strong relationship management skills with ability to work successfully and influence others across multiple practice groups and departments
Substantial knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of legal research and writing with demonstrated proficiency in online legal research
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet multiple deadlines
Ability to manage multiple projects that require interaction with multiple attorneys, departments and internal and external clients
Superior organizational and project management skills; attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated ability to adapt to change as position, role, function, and structure of FIU evolves
Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products

Nice To Haves

Corporate law department experience
Experience in the financial services industry
Experience in one or more specialized legal practice areas

Responsibilities

Resolve problems or transactions where significant professional expertise is required to apply law, regulation, policies and guidelines.
Investigate facts of moderately complex transactions or cases. Organize, review and analyze large volumes of detailed information.
Perform moderately complex legal research, apply results to facts, develop and communicate legal conclusions.
Fully utilize appropriate FIU management system.
Review legal documents including contracts, pleadings and other legal documents.
Create, utilize and/or manage processes involving large, moderately complex transactions or cases.
Design, maintain and/or manage one or more FIU workflow processes, reports, tools and databases.
Interact on a professional level with other departments, internal and external clients, and outside counsel.
Perform job with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment within established policies and guidelines.
Maintain applicable continuing legal education requirements and observe relevant ethical requirements under the Rules of Professional Conduct.