Senior Paralegal
at City National Bank
Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 07 Nov, 2024 | USD 55 Hourly | 08 Aug, 2024 | 3 year(s) or above | Microsoft Word,Westlaw,Common Sense,Management Skills,Communication Skills,Completion,Oral Communication,Interpersonal Skills,Outlook,Excel | No | No |
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Description:
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association preferred
- Must be able to work accurately and effectively in a highly confidential, detail- and result-oriented environment.
- Analytical thinking, accuracy, attention to detail, strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, strong written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency
- Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to exercise good judgment, common sense and initiative, and to anticipate and spot potential issues.
- Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines effectively.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Effective project management, presentation and organizational skills.
- Strong computer proficiency (Microsoft - Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
- Experience in some of the above listed “Responsibilities” is expected.
- Prior experience working at a financial institution or working with financial institution clients at a law firm would be a plus.
COMPENSATION
Starting base salary: $34.55 - $55.19 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
- To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with handling internal questions related to bank operations and commercial lending under attorney supervision (e.g., account opening, signing authority, adverse claims, etc.).
- Assist attorneys with reviewing, negotiating and drafting legal documents, such as confidentiality agreements, loan documents, and control agreements.
- Assist attorneys with reviewing and analyzing documents such as corporate resolutions, trust agreements, organizational documents, vendor contracts, etc., to respond to inquiries on a wide variety of legal-related issues.
- Assist attorneys with handling internal questions related to bank operations and commercial lending under attorney supervision.
- Assist attorneys as a back-up paralegal resource with respect to legal processing, including discovery requests and subpoenas and reviewing documents for responsiveness and discoverability.
- Research and resolve issues and matters which may involve substantial legal or factual complexity, through detailed review and/or examination of documentation and/or factual investigation.
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda and correspondence under attorney supervision.
- Assist in the drafting and organization of Legal Service Division forms and templates.
- Assists with special projects, including supporting due diligence, closing process and record-keeping.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:3.0Max:8.0 year(s)
Legal Services
Legal
Legal Services
Graduate
Proficient
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Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA