Senior Paralegal

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

BASIC PURPOSE: Support the Legal department with the managing of complex regulatory processes, projects, and legal matters; and day to day operational workflows. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Prepare monthly and quarterly reports, statements, documents and other materials for filing with and submission to federal regulators, and associated documents and other materials in connection therewith. Oversee electronic contract management process, including creating vendor profiles, tracking the contract workflow and filing final executed contracts in the electronic repository. Draft correspondence, certificates, agreements and other documents under the supervision of an attorney. Prepare checklists, legal opinions, schedules, exhibits and presentation materials. Proofread and redline documents, correspondence, memoranda and other documents to ensure accuracy and appropriate grammar and punctuation. Edit and finalize documents and prepare for distribution. Monitor progress of transactions. Assemble financial data, corporate records, and other documents related to legal matters. Inform attorney or relevant department member of changes affecting the matter. Initiate project-related communications with other departments, track deliverables related to projects, and in consultation with an attorney or other member of the legal department, assemble, organize, and integrate the information received into documents, plans, reports and/or filing systems as needed. Coordinate responses to document requests, interrogatories and other requests for information. Communicate with outside legal counsel, external contacts, and staff under own signature as appropriate. Track and manage department spending against legal department budget and prepare monthly accruals. Monitor and document daily Federal Register searches and alert department members and others of relevant rules, regulations and guidance affecting the Bank. Perform the following administrative duties: Order supplies; distribute mail; coordinate, plan and schedule travel arrangements and submit expense reimbursements through the Bank’s electronic expense management system; and schedule meetings, procure conference room space, greet visitors, and prepare catering requests. Track, document and disseminate information related to legal notices received by the Bank. Set up, organize, index, and maintain personal and department files and records for matters and issues, as appropriate. Maintain department’s legal matter tracking system for electronic billing and matter management and generate reports, as appropriate. Maintain and update legal databases and binders. Review and edit basic contracts and documents utilizing workshare compare or similar software (based on templates provided and under the supervision of an attorney). Maintain a department calendar or tickler system to track deadlines and follow-up and respond to requests made by attorneys and others. Conduct legal and general research under the direction of attorneys and other members of the legal and compliance department. Organize large amounts of information efficiently and effectively utilizing Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and document management systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program, and a minimum of seven years of paralegal experience, with proven experience in a senior or lead capacity.
Sound judgment and ability to escalate issues appropriately.
Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and research skills.
Excellent communicator who can work across departments.
Process-driven but flexible in a dynamic workload environment.
Team player who promotes a positive department culture.
Attention to detail, the ability to work independently, solve problems proactively and handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to consistently produce a quality work product.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong computer skills, including a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and document management systems.

Nice To Haves

Strong experience in corporate, regulatory, or compliance-focused work preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly and quarterly reports, statements, documents and other materials for filing with and submission to federal regulators, and associated documents and other materials in connection therewith.
Oversee electronic contract management process, including creating vendor profiles, tracking the contract workflow and filing final executed contracts in the electronic repository.
Draft correspondence, certificates, agreements and other documents under the supervision of an attorney.
Prepare checklists, legal opinions, schedules, exhibits and presentation materials.
Proofread and redline documents, correspondence, memoranda and other documents to ensure accuracy and appropriate grammar and punctuation.
Edit and finalize documents and prepare for distribution.
Monitor progress of transactions.
Assemble financial data, corporate records, and other documents related to legal matters.
Inform attorney or relevant department member of changes affecting the matter.
Initiate project-related communications with other departments, track deliverables related to projects, and in consultation with an attorney or other member of the legal department, assemble, organize, and integrate the information received into documents, plans, reports and/or filing systems as needed.
Coordinate responses to document requests, interrogatories and other requests for information.
Communicate with outside legal counsel, external contacts, and staff under own signature as appropriate.
Track and manage department spending against legal department budget and prepare monthly accruals.
Monitor and document daily Federal Register searches and alert department members and others of relevant rules, regulations and guidance affecting the Bank.
Perform the following administrative duties: Order supplies; distribute mail; coordinate, plan and schedule travel arrangements and submit expense reimbursements through the Bank’s electronic expense management system; and schedule meetings, procure conference room space, greet visitors, and prepare catering requests.
Track, document and disseminate information related to legal notices received by the Bank.
Set up, organize, index, and maintain personal and department files and records for matters and issues, as appropriate.
Maintain department’s legal matter tracking system for electronic billing and matter management and generate reports, as appropriate.
Maintain and update legal databases and binders.
Review and edit basic contracts and documents utilizing workshare compare or similar software (based on templates provided and under the supervision of an attorney).
Maintain a department calendar or tickler system to track deadlines and follow-up and respond to requests made by attorneys and others.
Conduct legal and general research under the direction of attorneys and other members of the legal and compliance department.
Organize large amounts of information efficiently and effectively utilizing Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and document management systems.