Paralegal 2 - Litigation

About the position

The Truist Legal Department is looking for a smart, experienced paralegal with strong research and litigation support skills to join the Litigation group. The candidate will be responsible for partnering with the attorneys and paralegals on the Consumer Litigation Team to proactively and strategically defend Truist on consumer litigation, working on a variety of matters, including claims relating to deposit transactions, consumer lending (mortgage and retail), and collections/recovery activities. The candidate will be responsible for utilizing a strong knowledge of consumer litigation, legal processes, and matter management to independently research matters, provide analysis and summaries, coordinate and participate in witness interviews and provide overall coordination and support in managing a docket of matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a team-oriented paralegal who is looking to take on important responsibilities in a purpose-driven company.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the team's attorneys and paralegals to actively handle a wide variety of consumer litigation, including subpoenas, pre-litigation disputes, arbitrations and trials.
• Investigate facts on litigation matters, including through research of data systems, interviews with clients or witnesses and analysis of company documents.
• Draft and review moderately complex legal and business documents including correspondence, agreements, contracts, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Summarize matters, including events, facts, depositions, testimony, and interrogatories.
• Exhibit strong communication and team-oriented relationship skills, working with outside counsel, internal business clients, management, and in-house teammates.
• Maintain and update accurate and complete case management information within our database and file system.
• Design, maintain, or manage one or more Litigation workflow processes, reports, tools, or databases.
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced paralegals or other support staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an American Bar Association approved curriculum or equivalent education; or paralegal training program; or paralegal certification; or prior experience.
• 5 or more years of related legal or financial experience.
• Strong understanding of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures.
• Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to identify and define issues, establish facts, analyze complex information, and develop substantiated conclusions with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to express complex facts and legal principles clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of legal research and writing with demonstrated proficiency in online legal research.
• Creative problem-solving skills with ability to identify and resolve complex problems in a timely manner seeking input of others as needed.
• Strong leadership and relationship management skills with the ability to positively influence others and achieve desired results.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to manage numerous projects that require interaction with multiple attorneys, departments, and internal and external clients.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Legal Assistant designation or have passed the Paralegal Advanced Competency Examination.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment.
• Tax-preferred savings accounts.
• 401k plan.
• No less than 10 days of vacation during the first year of employment.
• 10 sick days.
• Paid holidays.
• Defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan may be available.