Connexus Credit Union
Financial Services
Paralegal
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“Paralegal at Connexus Credit Union. Skills: legal research, contract review, litigation management, probate matters. Performs legal research and analysis on various legal issues and regulatory matters. Assist with researching and answering legal and compliance help desk questions”
Industry & Context.
legal research and analysis on various legal issues and regulatory matters; analyzing and summarizing agreements; assisting with discovery; providing counsel, guidance, and strategy regarding legal and regulatory matters or issues involving the credit union; Provide legal guidance to staff on operational matters
This position is Remote
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of legal-related experience in a financial institution, government agency, or law firm is Required, Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe is Required, Associate’s Degree, or commensurate experience is Required
Nice to Have
Paralegal Certificate preferred, probate experience
What You'll Do.
Performs legal research and analysis on various legal issues and regulatory matters
Assist with researching and answering legal and compliance help desk questions
Prepare legal correspondence
including but not limited to discovery
and deposition notices
Handle special projects as assigned by the GC
and revise contracts using Track Changes and the Compare function in MS Word
Manage and maintain contract databases and legal files
Assist the GC in providing counsel
and strategy regarding legal and regulatory matters or issues involving the credit union
Provide legal services to the credit union
managing and monitoring the quality and efficiency of outsourcing to external law firms and attorneys
Assist the GC to ensure that the policies
and forms of the credit union in ensuring that the credit union's policies
and forms comply with all applicable laws
and credit union policy
Provide legal guidance to staff on operational matters
including but not limited to employment law matters
and deceased member accounts
Remain informed of legal and regulatory changes and developments affecting the credit union industry and financial services
Manages governance matters
ensuring compliance with governance policies and procedures
Maintain an inventory of legal matters and provide related updates to the Board of Directors and the management team
Adhere to all Connexus Credit Union policies and procedures
which include security compliance and following guidelines intended to limit risk exposure losses
Participates in department and/or organizational projects as directed
Performs other tasks or functions as required
necessary or prudent from time to time
Maintains confidentiality of all member and credit union information and data
Comply with all Federal Regulations as they pertain to your job duties
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
liaising with internal stakeholders; liaising with outside counsel; providing legal services to the credit union; managing and monitoring the quality and efficiency of outsourcing to external law firms and attorneys; Provide legal guidance to staff on operational matters; provide related updates to the Board of Directors and the management team; Participates in department and/or organizational projects as directed
Communication Scope
communicates clearly
Process & Methodology
Handle special projects as assigned by the GC, Manage and maintain contract databases and legal files, Manages governance matters, ensuring compliance with governance policies and procedures, Maintain an inventory of legal matters and provide related updates to the Board of Directors and the management team, Participates in department and/or organizational projects as directed
Full Job Description
**Connexus Credit Union - Who We Are:** Serving members across all 50 states, Connexus Credit Union is a member-focused cooperative that is proud to return profits to member-owners through high yields for checking accounts and deposit products, as well as competitive rates on our loans. We are a remote first employer with the majority of our employees residing in the upper Midwest. As an employer we foster collaboration and high performance to achieve excellence. We holistically care for and develop our employees to thrive personally and professionally. We are proud to share our success with our employees and those we serve. **Connexus offers an Amazing Benefits package:** * 25 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays * 16 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off * 401K Retirement with up to 6% employer match * Excellent Health, Dental, Vision insurance, including multiple plan options * Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions * Employer paid Life insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability * Tuition Reimbursement from $4,000 - $7,000 per calendar year * Robust Learning and Development program that includes an annual professional development stipend **About the Role:** We are seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support our General Counsel (GC) with legal research, contract review, litigation management, and probate matters. In this role, you will analyze and summarize agreements and track key documents. You will help manage disputes by maintaining calendars, assisting with discovery, and liaising with internal stakeholders and outside counsel. The ideal candidate is highly organized, exercises sound judgment, has probate experience, and communicates clearly in a fast-paced environment. **Responsibilities:** **Legal Research, Documentation, and Projects:** * Performs legal research and analysis on various legal issues and regulatory matters. * Assist with researching and answering legal and compliance help desk questions. * Prepare legal correspon
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