Legal Analyst I

Role Overview

• Ensure conformity and adherence with all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations while processing writs/levies/liens/garnishments and Information Subpoenas received by the Bank
• Provide support and direction to the branch network
• Evaluate information and risk in real time to service both internal and external customers
• Multi-task between repetitive, detail-oriented tasks and dynamic situations within a single day
• Make decisions independently by relying on prior experiences, available resources and judgment
• Process garnishments/writs of execution (tax and civil) and child support levies/liens accurately, timely
• Research and analyze whether it is appropriate to honor garnishment/writ/levy and whether available accounts can be garnished
• Charge customer accounts the proper fee where required
• Freeze customer accounts as necessary and debit customer accounts to pay garnishment/levy when required
• Draft appropriate responses and send required correspondence to requesting parties and customers
• Utilize and appropriately update the WSFS legal documents processing application to accurately reflect actions taken and the status of a particular writ/garnishment/lien/levy
• Communicate with all parties involved (internal and external) regarding inquiries concerning these document types
• Answer legal-banking inquiries from branch Associates
• Research answers to legal-banking questions using internal and external resources, evaluate and mitigate low to medium risk to the bank, and make appropriate recommendations/decisions
• Take primary responsibility for monitoring and responding (or assigning to team members as appropriate) questions sent to the Legal Department email mailbox and Legal hotline
• Provide occasional general administrative support (opening and distributing mail)
• Assist in special projects and tasks for the department as directed

Requirements

• Associate/Bachelor’s degree or minimum of one year of legal documents processing experience, preferably in banking or financial services industry required
• Understanding of legal terminology required
• Knowledge of bank records, bank products and retrieval procedures preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent typing skills
• Ability to operate effectively under pressure, work independently, and provide advice/make decisions as appropriate
• Ability to deal discreetly with confidential information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally with customers, attorneys, governmental agencies and bank Associates
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight time constraints

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs)
• wellness programs
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• vacation and other paid time off
• sick leave in accordance with applicable state laws
• paid holidays