GENERAL FUNCTION:

Serve as the initial in-house reviewer of legal requests received by the bank to determine next appropriate actions. Timely research, review, respond to, and track bank legal documents (ie subpoenas, levies, garnishments, and child support orders), escalating situations when necessary to outside counsel and/or internal senior leadership. Coordinate actions with internal bank departments and assist with legal questions or needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, track, and provide responses to subpoenas, citations, levies, summons, and garnishments.
• 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.
• Create and maintain legal department reports to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
• Manage, track, and provide responses to subpoenas, citations, levies, summons, and garnishments.
• Provide litigation support to outside counsel, including investigating allegations, gathering information, reviewing pleadings, and responding to discovery.
• Organize, maintain, and manage Legal Department records, including state filings, in accordance with record retention policies.
• Coordinate with various outside attorneys regarding collections, foreclosure, and bankruptcy activity.
• Manage other law-related projects and duties as assigned.
• 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.

• 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.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a banking operations position.
• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent work experience.
• Current Paralegal Certification and/or prior legal order processing experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of banking products, services, policies, procedures, and regulations.