Paralegal II
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Regular or Temporary:
RegularLanguage Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)Please review the following job description:
Utilize strong knowledge of the law legal processes and data management skills with established expertise in one or more specific skill sets or specialized legal practice areas: litigation labor/employment subpoena response or electronic discovery. Responsible for large volume of moderate to complex matters with minimal supervision and familiarity with modern legal technology and cloud based applications.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed both major and minor which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Resolve complex to highly-complex issues transactions or projects where significant professional expertise is required to apply law regulation policies and guidelines.
2. Investigate facts of a large volume of varying or complex to highly-complex matters cases or transactions including by interviews with clients or witnesses. Organize review and analyze large volumes of detailed information.
3. Perform moderately complex legal research apply results to facts and develop and communicate legal conclusions.
4. Draft and review moderately complex legal and business documents including correspondence agreements contracts pleadings and other legal documents.
5. Summarize matters including events facts depositions testimony and interrogatories.
6. Design maintain and/or manage one or more Legal Department workflow processes reports tools and databases.
7. Maintain and update files forms databases and records.
8. Interact on a professional level with other departments internal and external clients outside counsel vendors and others including managers.
9. Provide guidance and training to less experienced paralegals or other support staff as applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Bachelors degree in an American Bar Association approved curriculum or equivalent education; or paralegal training program; or paralegal certification; or prior experience
2. 5 or more years of related legal or financial experience
3. Strong understanding of legal concepts terminology principles and procedures
4. Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to identify and define issues establish facts analyze complex information and develop substantiated conclusions with minimal supervision
5. Strong communication skills with the ability to express complex facts and legal principles clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
6. Strong knowledge of the principles methods and practices of legal research and writing with demonstrated proficiency in online legal research
7. Creative problem-solving skills with ability to identify and resolve complex problems in a timely manner seeking input of others as needed
8. Strong leadership and relationship management skills with the ability to positively influence others and achieve desired results
9. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet multiple deadlines
10. Ability to manage numerous projects that require interaction with multiple attorneys departments and internal and external clients including managers
11. Strong organizational and project management skills; attention to detail and accuracy
12. Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office software products
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Certified Legal Assistant designation or have passed the Paralegal Advanced Competency Examination
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS
Sitting
Constantly (More than 50% of the time)
Standing
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Walking
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Bending
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Lifting
Up to 25 lbs.
Visual / Audio / Speaking
Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.
Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding
Able to work standard office equipment including PC keyboard and mouse copy/fax machines and printers.
Availability
Able to work all hours scheduled including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.
Travel
Minimal and up to 10%
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the offers medical dental vision life insurance disability accidental death and dismemberment tax-preferred savings accounts and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment along with 10 sick days (also prorated) and paid holidays. For more details on Truists generous benefit plans please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division this job may also be eligible for Truists defined benefit pension plan restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply based on full-time or part-time status position and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race gender color religion citizenship or national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability veteran status or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
