In-House
North Liberty, IA
Legal Staff Paralegal in North Liberty, IA
Legal Staff
No
Paralegal
Job Title: Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
- Directly assist and collaborate with the Attorney to provide legal and administrative support for the company.
- Adhere to the company's core values and service standards in conducting the company's mission and vision.
- Demonstrate a positive member service focus both internally and externally at all times.
- Exhibit teamwork in all interactions with coworkers and in the completion of all duties and responsibilities.
- Ensure confidentiality of member information.
- Support a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- Work closely with the Vice President/Chief Legal Officer and/or Associate General Counsel in a team environment.
- Perform legal, factual, and records research.
- Identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes, and other pertinent materials.
- Organize, analyze, cross-check, and validate information.
- Prepare and review legal documents including briefs, pleadings, agreements, contracts, and legal memoranda.
- Read and interpret legal documentation and code to determine and draft the appropriate legal correspondence, claims, and responses independently.
- Review member-provided documents regarding trusts, estates, and corporations for account opening and ownership requests.
- Build, organize, and maintain legal databases and case files.
- Review and monitor new and updated laws and regulations.
- Manage designated legal functions and coordinate the delivery of legal services to other departments.
- Manage and review front-line requests for legal documents, contracts, estate, real estate, and trust agreements.
- Coordinate and manage CLE and licensing requirements for attorneys.
- Assist with and prepare the In-House or External Attorney for hearings and trials.
- Participate in community service organizations and/or company-sponsored events annually.
- Perform any other duties as may be required to meet company objectives.
Education and Experience Information:
- A two-year college degree in a related field or completion of a specialized course in paralegal studies.
- Three or more years of similar or related experience in a law firm setting.
- Thorough knowledge of legal principles, practices, terminology, and research techniques.
- Knowledge and experience with the preparation of discovery materials and handling ESI.
- Practical experience with real property, conveyances, and transfer.
- Practical experience with EDMS, ECF, and electronic filing.
- In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal rules of civil procedure.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills along with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to serve as the legal liaison and subject matter expert to departments on a specific legal issue.
- Proficiency with related computer applications, spreadsheets, word processing, and database applications.
- Must be bondable.
Salary Information:
- The pay range for this hourly position is - , with a progressive benefits package.
Reporting Relationship:
- Reports to the VP/Paralegal & Executive Services.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This position is not responsible for the supervision of others.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:
- The company is an EEO/AA Employer and strongly encourages all individuals to apply for openings with the company.
May 29, 2025
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Apr 28, 2025
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