GENERAL FUNCTION:        

Perform a variety of law-related tasks under the direction of the Chief Credit Officer. Responsible for drafting legal documents, conducting research, and performing other related legal duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist various departments throughout the bank, including Managed Assets, BSA, Commercial Lending, Credit Administration, Retail, Loan Operations and Deposit Operations with legal questions or needs.
2. Create and maintain legal department reports to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
3. Manage, track, and provide responses to subpoenas, citations, levies, summons, and garnishments.
4. Provide litigation support to outside counsel, including investigating allegations, gathering information, reviewing pleadings, and responding to discovery.
5. Organize, maintain, and manage Legal Department records, including state filings, in accordance with record retention policies.
6. Coordinate with various outside attorneys regarding collections, foreclosure, and bankruptcy activity.
7. Manage other law-related projects and duties as assigned.
8. Provide support to the Loan Operations Dept in various tasks, as assigned.

EXPECTATIONS:

Must be able to follow directions and work independently with accuracy.

Must be able to determine when consultation with outside counsel, Chief Credit Officer, and/or SVP Loan Operations Manager is appropriate.

Required Skills

• Analytical ability is required to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems and prioritize work.
• Attention to detail required in composing, typing, proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• Must be organized and able to work independently.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Current Paralegal Certification or minimum 3 years of recent equivalent work experience required.
• Banking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of banking products, services, policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Analytical ability is required to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems and prioritize work.
• Attention to detail required in composing, typing, proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• Must be organized and able to work independently.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel.