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Legal Staff in Orlando, FL

SunTrust Banks Inc. Jul 09,2016 May 13,2016 Location USA Orlando FL
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In-House

Legal Staff

Finance - Banking

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 2 yrs required

Profile

Paralegal 1 or Paralegal 2 Duties: Assist attorneys in drafting legal and business communications, performing legal research, and preparing and filing legal documents in connection with litigation and other regulatory matters. Responsible for fielding deposit-related inquiries from branches, the Helpline, and other departments. Areas of inquiry include: trusts and estates, powers of attorney, guardianships, business entities, subpoenas, garnishments and levies, seizure warrants, etc. Performs routine analysis of legal correspondence, court filed documents, and changes in statutes, as well as rules and regulations relevant to bank deposit accounts. Assists attorneys in researching bank records in the development of discovery responses related to litigation. Assists attorneys during trials and mediations, interacts with bank clients, and serves as a backup to other consumer deposit group paralegals, as necessary. Monitors mail and e-mail communications for service of pleadings, maintains a log of litigation received, and distributes pleadings quickly to the responsible party for further action. Acts as a catalyst for positive change by recommending process efficiencies.

Qualification and Experience

Paralegal 1: Typically has a college degree or paralegal training on a college level and 2+ years of related legal experience. Handles most legal research under only general supervision. Typically retrieves and reviews cases and provides a synopsis for the attorney. May have paralegal certification.

Paralegal 2: Typically has a college degree or paralegal training on a college level and 4+ years of related legal experience. Typically has paralegal certification. Handles the most complex and specialized research with minimal supervision. Retrieves and reviews cases and provides a synopsis for the attorney. Assists in the file preparation for trial. May design, develop and maintain law department databases. Preferred: 2 years paralegal litigation experience. Knowledge of state and Federal law related to garnishment and levy orders. 3-5 years operational experience with a financial institution. Experience in the review and analysis of legal documents, court filings and court orders. Strong working knowledge of SunTrust systems (Channel-Link, XPTR, Platform, OBIQ, Intranet, SEDS, etc.) helpful.

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