Legal Specialist

Listerhill Credit Union • Listerhill, AL

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About The Position

The mission of Listerhill Credit Union is to be a financial cooperative focused on improving the lives, including financial health, in the community. In 1952, seven Reynolds Metals employees deposited $5 each with the idea of starting a credit union that was member-owned and member-focused. We serve multiple counties throughout northwest Alabama and south-central Tennessee with a full line of financial solutions. We aspire to reach the highest standards for our core values: Innovation, Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Community.

Your efforts and ultimate successes should be measurable and recognizable as you strive daily within LCU’s vision: “to value people over profit, proactively seek improvement, work passionately, exceed expectations, and make our community a better place”. As Legal Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the organization’s legal obligations by managing sensitive legal documents and responding to court-ordered and regulatory requests. You will serve as a key point of contact for internal partners, legal counsel, and external agencies, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strict adherence to applicable laws and policies.

Requirements

• Three to five years of related experience
• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, or related field; experience can be used in lieu of a degree
• Understanding of financial services industry regulations preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with contract and/or vendor management software.
• Excellent ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Commitment to LCU’s Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Must successfully complete appropriate LCU assessments.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, interpret and process legal documents including Powers of Attorney, subpoenas, liens, levies and wage garnishments.
• Work closely with operations and frontline staff to improve processes and ensure compatible staff and member experiences for document reviews.
• Ensure timely and compliant responses to court orders, government requests, and third-party legal notices in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, under supervision of an attorney.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to legal actions, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity at all times.
• Assist, and serve as backup to, the Director of Contracts to ensure consistent third-party governance and vendor management.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure proper execution of required actions to mitigate organizational risk.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and compliance within legal operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level