Paralegal I

Edward Jones•Tempe, AZ

60d•Hybrid

About The Position

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 31-Oct-2025. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants. Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns. Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging. People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career. View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report. ¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating. This is a Paralegal I opportunity. The successful candidate will handle matters across multiple workstreams within the Legal Response Team, with an emphasis on third party document requests, court orders, and other Operations-oriented work supporting branches, clients, and the Legal Response Team's Home Office partners. Candidates that live within in a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday. At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received. Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.

Requirements

High school education required; college degree and/or paralegal certification preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience in private practice or in-house environment handling litigation matters required.
Comfortable using (and learning) technology. Proficient using Microsoft applications and Adobe Acrobat.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and adaptable to changing priorities.
Self-starter who takes initiative.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Capacity to work both independently and collaborate in team environment.
Commitment to a high level of ethics, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Financial industry experience preferred.
Exposure to third party legal support applications such as OnIT and Westlaw preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently analyze and respond appropriately to third party requests for documents and information, court orders, and other requests with support and guidance from Edward Jones attorneys as necessary.
Independently analyze legal documents and provide guidance to branches and Home Office associates.
Contact and respond professionally to questions from branches, other Divisions, attorneys, government agencies, and other actors.
Work efficiently and accurately while accounting for risk and need in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
Conduct legal research with guidance from Edward Jones attorneys.
Acquire and maintain knowledge regarding the operation of client accounts and firm documents, processes, and systems.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of state and federal statutes and requirements pertaining to third party requests for documents (discovery and eDiscovery), conservatorships, guardianships and other relevant matters.
Support the management of the Legal Response Team by participating in intake functions, triaging incoming and pending matters, assisting with special projects, and completing high-level administrative tasks as needed.

Benefits

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage.
Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates.
Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account.
Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism.
Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing.
All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program.
For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.

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