Paralegal

Hanmi Bank • Los Angeles, CA

7h

About The Position

The Paralegal is responsible for providing legal research and administrative support to the General Counsel and Legal Department, as assigned; support established business goals and objectives; ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

Ensures compliance with established Company policies and procedures.  Demonstrates knowledge of, adherence to, monitoring and responsibility for compliance with state and federal regulations and laws as they pertain to this position including but not limited to the following: Regulation Z (Truth in Lending Act), Regulation B (Equal Credit Opportunity Act), Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Bank Secrecy Act in conjunction with the USA PATRIOT Act, Anti-Money Laundering and Customer Information Program, Right to Financial Privacy Act (state and federal) and Community Reinvestment Act.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• At least one (1) year of work related experience preferred, either in-house at a public company or law firm, experience advising financial services or public companies.
• Intermediate skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation; mainframe computer system; word processing and spreadsheet software programs.
• Intermediate math skills; ability to calculate interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages; balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; locate routine mathematical errors; compute rate, ratio and percent, including the drafting and interpretation of bar graphs.
• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others, train personnel, write reports, correspondence and procedures, and speak clearly to customers and employees.
• Ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.
• Ability to work with little supervision while performing duties.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal Certification or Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited institution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal research support to the Legal Department.
• Assists with ongoing compliance monitoring and documentation.
• Organizes and maintains legal department files.
• Provides advice to various internal bank departments as required, including but not limited to consumer and business advice on powers of attorney, guardianships, decedent paperwork, trusts and court orders.
• Assist with contract review and administration.
• Creates, composes, and edits written material such as ancillary transaction documents, correspondence and/or legal documentation.
• Oversees litigation assigned by in-house counsel, including managing the legal invoicing process.
• Working with in-house and external counsel, keeps current on legal and regulatory changes affecting the status of all filings and applications, and assists with all corporate filings, including registrations and state licenses.
• Corresponds with internal clients and external organizations, in writing, by telephone or electronic communications, as directed by the supervising attorney.
• Supports the Company's merger and acquisition and corporate finance activities, as assigned.
• Assist with subpoenas and provide guidance to Legal Process team, as necessary.
• Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type; builds a diverse workforce and supports affirmative action.
• Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports the company’s goals and values.
• Performs the position safely, without endangering the health or safety to themselves or others and will be expected to report potentially unsafe conditions.  The employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970, which are applicable to one’s own actions and conduct.
• Performs duties specific to the position and other functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Successful candidates may be eligible for bonus, stock, commissions, and incentives at the Company’s sole discretion.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which vary depending on the position ultimately offered.
• All employees are offered paid sick time off.
• Depending on the position offered, benefits packages may include vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance packages for employees and dependents; various other voluntary benefit offers, and optional retirement accounts.

What This Job Offers

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