Legal Services Specialist

The Legal Services Specialist I provides administrative, research, and operational support to the Firm’s Law & Legal Services Department. This entry-level position assists with the coordination and documentation of legal, regulatory, client, and business matters and supports the attorneys and Legal Services professionals in the day-to-day operation of the department. The position is designed for an individual who is detail-oriented, organized, professional, and interested in developing knowledge of legal and regulatory matters within the financial services industry. Provide administrative and operational support for legal and regulatory matters, including client complaints, under the direction of attorneys and senior Legal Services personnel. Assist with document collection, organization, review, and production in connection with subpoenas, litigation, regulatory inquiries, investigations, and other legal matters. Gather relevant account records, communications, agreements, and other information from Firm systems. Assist with client account documentation and authority matters, including estate, trust, and power-of-attorneys. Respond to routine internal inquiries and coordinate requests with other Firm departments and business areas. Prepare initial drafts of routine correspondence, summaries, reports, and other documents for review. Assist with departmental projects, process improvements, reporting, and other assignments as needed. Qualifications Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Sound judgment and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. Professional and responsive when interacting with employees, financial advisors, clients, attorneys, and other business partners. Education And/or Work Experience Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work-related experience of 4 years. Minimum Work Experience: 0-2 years of professional, legal, compliance, financial services, or related experience. Licenses/Registration Series 9/10 or Series 24 (or ability to obtain) This position requires the ability to work in a stationary position for several hours at a time and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally. Some filing is required. The work environment is an air conditioned, smoke-free, office environment. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. If you are interested in joining a different kind of firm that truly puts the interests of its advisors and clients first, you have come to the right place. Founded in 2008 and serving more than 300 advisors with over $50 billion in assets, Edwards has the scale our advisors expect and the ability to deliver the personal touch and concierge-level service our clients deserve. We are a firm that values our legacy of family and colleagues and cherishes an environment where all succeed through collaborative support. To us, legacy is not only about the past - it is building an experience that prepares all of us, and our clients, for the future. We invest in our team and recognize and appreciate the value of hard work. The rewards of the job are founded in the difference you will make in the lives of our clients and extend throughout a culture that inspires you to learn, grow, and be your best. Having fun is part of the firm’s mission statement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes: health dental vision 401(k) life insurance disability paid time off Our client-first mission is grounded in the Golden Rule; when you join Benjamin F. Edwards you are well cared for, and we welcome all applicants with the skills, experience, and enthusiasm to do a great job regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Benjamin F. Edwards is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Benjamin F. Edwards