Paralegal Specialist - Investment Management Group

Nationwide•Columbus, OH

1d•$79,500 - $148,500•Remote

About The Position

The Paralegal Specialist supports Nationwide’s Investment Management Group, primarily on mutual fund matters and SEC registration and disclosure processes. Work includes annual prospectus and registration statement updates; registering new mutual funds; modifying existing products, including changes to investment strategies or subadvisers, adding or deleting share classes, and liquidating or merging funds; proxy solicitations; subadviser information statements; reviewing annual and semi-annual reports; and preparing mutual fund service-provider agreements and plans. More broadly, the role provides advanced legal assistance, project management, research, drafting, and general support to legal staff. The specialist handles complex assignments with limited direction, may work independently on some matters, and may coordinate workflow and mentor less experienced paralegals. The position reports to Counsel/Paralegal Supervisor and may have the opportunity to lead a team of up to three associates. It can be performed remotely and may be filled in any of the lower 48 U.S. states. The role is overtime-eligible and non-exempt; occasional travel and non-standard or extended work may be required based on project needs.

Requirements

Typically, eight or more years of paralegal experience with demonstrated good performance.
Advanced knowledge of paralegal concepts, practices, and procedures.
Significant knowledge of general counsel or civil litigation operations, practices, and procedures, depending on specialty.
Knowledge of filing requirements for courts and agencies.
Demonstrated knowledge of legal research, complex deposition and motion practices, and appellate procedures.
Sophisticated analytical, research, and organizational skills.
Ability to set work priorities consistent with established standards and handle complex projects with little direction.
Ability to provide leadership and support and to give formal and informal presentations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for working with associates, attorneys, clients, and customers.
Ability to operate a computer and related legal and business software and databases.
Ability to meet fiduciary-accountability screening requirements, including a valid credit and/or background check as part of the selection process.

Nice To Haves

Mutual fund experience and strong experience with the Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, and Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Experience with Rules 485 and 497 of the Securities Act of 1933, SEC Form N-1A, EDGAR/XBRL requirements, and ArcPro; these qualifications are preferred but not essential.
Undergraduate or post-graduate studies in business administration, insurance, or another related area.
Certification in paralegal studies.

Responsibilities

Support attorneys with legal research, communications, and preparation of legal documents, often with minimal direction.
Conduct sophisticated legal research, analyze statutes, regulations, and court decisions, prepare summaries, and recommend resolutions to legal questions.
Draft correspondence and complex legal documents, including contracts, resolutions, deposition outlines and questions, motions, pleadings, subpoenas, orders, and briefs.
Support Investment Management Group matters involving SEC registration and disclosure, including annual prospectus and registration statement updates and registration of new mutual funds.
Support modifications to existing mutual funds, including investment-strategy or subadviser changes, share-class additions or deletions, and fund liquidations or mergers.
Handle proxy solicitations and subadviser information statements, review annual and semi-annual reports, and prepare mutual fund service-provider agreements and plans.
Conduct and supervise broad-level assignments, evaluate matters with potentially significant impact, and assist attorneys in executing legal matters.
For litigation specialty work, lead analysis and evaluation of records and data for discovery and draft related recommendations and correspondence.
Develop and maintain information databases and processes for data maintenance, storage, and retrieval, as applicable.
Conduct or evaluate open and closed paralegal file audits, advise attorneys and management of results, and recommend improvements, as applicable.
Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and precedents for the paralegal area.
Coordinate workflow and mentor and train less experienced paralegals.
Respond to document-production requests, interrogatories, and regulatory requests or inquiries; coordinate pre-trial proceedings and discovery, depending on specialty.
Maintain proficiency in business and legal professional competencies and demonstrate expertise in paralegal concepts and procedures.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid time off, with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days per full calendar year, prorated quarterly based on hire date.
Nine paid holidays.
Eight hours of Lifetime paid time off.
Eight hours of Unity Day paid time off.
401(k) with company match.
Company-paid pension plan.
Business casual attire.