Financial Crimes Paralegal

Role Overview

• Utilize substantial knowledge of the law and legal processes
• Resolve problems or transactions requiring significant expertise
• Investigate facts of moderately complex transactions or cases
• Perform moderately complex legal research and communicate conclusions
• Review legal documents including contracts and pleadings
• Create, utilize and manage processes involving large transactions
• Interact professionally with clients and outside counsel
• Maintain continuing legal education requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and related training
• Five years of experience working on moderately complex legal matters
• Significant understanding of legal concepts, terminology, principles and procedures
• Strong analytical thinking skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Superior communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong relationship management skills
• Substantial knowledge of legal research and writing
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Superior organizational and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Tax-preferred savings accounts
• 401k plan
• 10 days of vacation
• 10 sick days
• Paid holidays
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Restricted stock units
• Deferred compensation plan