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Legal Assistant Paralegal – Litigation Jobs in Durham – North Carolina – USA at First Citizens Bank
Overview:
As a Litigation Paralegal, you will play a critical role within the bank’s Legal Department, a high-energy group of legal professionals dedicated to exceptional client service, value and trustworthy advice to enable the bank’s business. This position provides administrative and legal support for the bank’s in-house legal counsel on litigation and related matters.
Hybrid position – 3 days a week in office.
Responsibilities:
Legal Support – Assists in-house legal counsel with management of legal notices served on the Bank, the bank’s litigation portfolio and related matters, including: (1) reviewing and routing legal notices; (2) researching, investigating, analyzing, and ensuring timely responses to claims, complaints, subpoenas, and other legal process served on the bank; (3) processing new complaints and opening new matters in the matter management/e-billing system for adequate tracking, updating, and reporting;
(4) assisting with discovery productions, including e-discovery and processes; (5) drafting, reviewing, and processing settlement documents and disposition reports; (6) coordinating with other business units within the Bank on document productions, legal holds, responses to subpoenas and other court filings, coordinating court appearances/testimony, bankruptcy matters, collections, and asset recovery; (7) performing legal research; and (8) interfacing with outside counsel, internal clients, and customers where appropriate.
Administrative Support – Provides administrative support to bank’s in-house legal counsel. Assists with legal notices, preparation, revision, and review of letters, presentations, reports, and other legal and departmental tasks. Supports implementation and maintenance ofdocument managementsystem, matter management, e-billing, templates, and legal forms. Reviews litigation processes and procedures, identifying areas of improvement and obstacles to change.
Documentation – Drafts, revises, and maintains letters, presentations, checklists, reports, legal forms, templates, and other legal documents.
Communication– Communicates directly in-person, by telephone, by video conference, and by email with directors, officers, and other business leaders and associates. Must communicate clearly, effectively, and politely.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience in Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Banking with specific emphasis on Litigation.
OR
Associate Degree with 4 years of experience in Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Banking with specific emphasis on Litigation.
OR
High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Banking with specific emphasis on Litigation.
Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of civil litigation and legal processes preferred.
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Title: Legal Assistant Paralegal – Litigation
Company: First Citizens Bank
Location: Durham – North Carolina – USA
Category: Law/Legal, Administrative/Clerical
