Paralegal I

Axos Bank • Cincinnati, OH

2d • $25 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal I provides comprehensive support to attorneys within the Legal Department by assisting with legal, collection, litigation, bankruptcy, and enforcement matters. This role contributes to both strategic and day-to-day legal initiatives, manages the preparation and administration of non-disclosure agreements, and coordinates with outside counsel under attorney supervision to support the organization's legal and regulatory objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree
• 2+ years of experience
• Conversant with legal documentation, including contract formation and negotiation in a corporate setting
• Ability to analyze financing contracts and related documents for content issues, and revise contracts as needed to accommodate business circumstances
• Possess highest of ethical standards

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal Certificate is a plus
• Corporate and/or outside law firm experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage communications between outside litigation counsel and internal clients
• Work closely with company stakeholders to implement legal and compliance initiatives
• Compile and organize case files for collection and bankruptcy matters
• Originate, review, and oversee non-disclosure agreements with the Company’s customers and their asset vendors
• Obtain and calculate claim amounts on collection matters
• Update and maintain templates for various financing contracts and related documents
• Draft standard litigation documentation under the supervision of internal counsel and effect their filing, including complaints and motions for default judgment
• Prepare settlement and forbearance agreements for review by Company attorneys
• Support projects relating to state and Federal regulatory requirements
• Maintain and update the company’s legal resources webpage with new material as needed
• Collect and organizes corporate governance documents and record keeping, including minutes of board and shareholder meetings
• Request and monitor service of process
• Search, draft, and review Uniform Commercial Code financing statements
• Provide administrative support to attorneys
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of special purpose entities as needed with external funding sources
• Prepare and present training sessions on legal, documentation and compliance issues and best practices
• Participate in the definition and development of corporate legal policies, procedures and programs

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
• HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree