Paralegal

ParalegalThe Paralegal provides wide range of paralegal support and general paralegal and incidental administrative services to practice teams or individual attorneys in the Legal Department. The Paralegal resolves, under supervision of counsel, routine legal issues and researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles and codes to prepare legal documents.TD Legal is dedicated to providing industry-leading advice and counsel to all TD business segments and corporate functions. In this role, you will join a dynamic and collegial team of professionals at TD Legal, providing advice and supporting a wide range of legal and risk areas. This role will primarily involve providing support on legal issues relating to Sanctions, AML, Insider Risk and other financial crimes risk that may impact the firm's banking products and services.This role provides the opportunity to work collaboratively with members of TD Legal, multi-disciplinary response teams across the enterprise, such as colleagues in risk management, security, control partners, and business lines. It also involves supporting the enterprise in fulfilling its legal and regulatory responsibilities related to Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering, and financial crimes.Depth & Scope:Assists with management of expenditures on outside counselInteracts with corporate subsidiaries and business lines regarding variety of legal mattersAssists stores and business lines throughout the company with legal process, researches and responds to legal questions as necessaryPrepares draft meeting presentations and training sessions for department and other business unitsReviews and summarizes contracts and provides recommendations when appropriate; maintains contract filesRetrieves and/or prepares information, witnesses, and legal documents for external counsel retainedAssists in the preparation and maintenance of corporate records, corporate filings, preparation of corporate votes and certificates and drafting of documentsDrafts resolutions, contracts, pleadings and other legal documents and instruments, including Employee contracts, shareholder agreements, stock-option plans, Employee benefit plans and etcWorks with the team in the coordination of regulatory application planning, production and deliveryPrepares and reviews, under supervision of counsel, draft legal pleadings and motions to be filed with the courtPrepares and obtains affidavits and assists external attorneys in coordinating witnesses and production of evidence for hearingsResearches appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal activities and other materials that are relevant to assigned casesDeals directly with clients to assist in gathering and providing appropriate documentationPrepares documents for legal response and coordinates processing of actions such as briefs, pleadings, and product documentationPrepares draft corporate and regulatory documents and filingsAssists in drafting of policies, procedures and product documentationHandles independently initial screening of incoming legal communications and correspondenceEducation & Experience:Bachelors degree or progressive work experience in addition to experience below3-5 Years of related experienceExperience in legal department or law firm related to area of practice preferredRelies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goalsSound knowledge of legal concepts, principles, terminology and proceduresMust be able to effectively prioritize and meet quick deadlines in a deadline driven environmentUses discretion and has autonomy to accomplish tasksStrong oral and written communication skillsDemonstrates professional conduct and presence, exercising tact, diplomacy and discretion in sensitive mattersStrong organizational and legal research skillsPC skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and AccessPreferred Qualifications:Previous in-house, private practice, government or regulatory experience in the areas of AML, investigations, and/or financial crimesGeneral knowledge of AML and financial crimes laws and regulationsDemonstrated excellence in judgment, leadership, and relationship management skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as an ability to identify problems/barriers, manage risk and assist in effectively implementing solutionsTeam player who values collegialityAccountability These jobs involve non-managerial tasks providing administrative and support assistance, primarily in office settings. Customer Accountability Understand and support the Bank's Customer Service Strategy. Considers the impact of decisions on the well-being of TD, its Customers and stakeholders. Provide the highest level of Customer service when dealing with internal partners, vendors or our Customers - WOW at every opportunity. Model quality service delivery at every interaction. Lead and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the partner/Customer experience within the team.Employee and Team Accountability Be engaged in advancing and sustaining a unique, inclusive culture that reflects TDs diversity agenda, and creates an extraordinary employee experience. Participate fully as a member of the team and contribute to a positive work environment. Ensure ongoing communication with the team on the status / progress of projects and issues / points of interest. Actively share information and knowledge and proactively learn from the expertise of others.Community Accountability Participate in civic activities to promote growth and development of the community and a positive image for TD.Financial Accountability Identify opportunities for cost savings as applicable. Awareness of vendor time, contracts, and charges as applicable. Ensure tasks are performed within established policy and procedures.Business Operation Accountability Successfully complete all required job specific, compliance-related training. Understand, utilize and follow compliance/risk and control programs. Ensure ongoing compliance with internal / external audit and regulatory requirements. Provide prompt and comprehensive response to all external audit, regulator and compliance requests and findings. Maintain appropriate records of action plans.Physical Requirements Never Occasional: 1-33% Frequent: 34-66% Continuous: 67-100%: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly REQUIRED to:Service customers while sitting for long periodsPerform sedentary workOccasionally lift up to 25lbsPerform multiple diverse tasksUse standard office equipmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee will be EXPOSED to:Exposed to a low noise levelSitting: ContinuousStanding: OccasionalWalking: OccasionalLifting/Carrying: NeverSquatting: NeverBending: NeverKneeling: NeverCrawling: NeverClimbing: NeverBalancing: NeverReaching overhead/forward: NeverPushing/Pulling: NeverTwisting: NeverWho We Are:TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.Our Total Rewards Package:Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn moreAdditional Information:We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home. Colleague Development If you're interested