Financial Crimes Legal Fulfillment Paralegal

Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:

English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description: Utilize substantial knowledge of the law, legal processes and significant management skills to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in the administration and coordination of the legal risk management activities of the FIU, which may include one or more of the following substantive legal areas: subpoena investigation/ fulfillment, litigation, contracts, intellectual property, regulatory, corporate governance, complex lending transactions, mergers and acquisitions, securities, trusts, insurance, tax and labor/employment. Responsible for moderate complexity with minimal supervision and is emerging as an expert in one or more specific skill-sets or specialized legal practice areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

Resolve problems or transactions where significant professional expertise is required to apply law, regulation, policies and guidelines.

Investigate facts of moderately complex transactions or cases. Organize, review and analyze large volumes of detailed information.

Perform moderately complex legal research, apply results to facts, develop and communicate legal conclusions.

Fully utilize appropriate FIU management system.

Review legal documents including contracts, pleadings and other legal documents.

Create, utilize and/or manage processes involving large, moderately complex transactions or cases.

Design, maintain and/or manage one or more FIU workflow processes, reports, tools and databases.

Interact on a professional level with other departments, internal and external clients, and outside counsel.

Perform job with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment within established policies and guidelines.

Maintain applicable continuing legal education requirements and observe relevant ethical requirements under the Rules of Professional Conduct.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and related training; or successful completion of an American Bar Association approved paralegal training program; or certification by a State Bar approved paralegal certification program; or equivalent working knowledge and experience

Five years of experience working on moderately complex legal matters in a law firm or corporate law department or equivalent experience

Significant understanding of legal concepts, terminology, principles and procedures

Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to identify and define issues, establish facts, analyze moderately complex information and develop substantiated conclusions with minimal supervision

Creative problem-solving skills with ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, seeking input of others as needed

Superior communication skills with the ability to express moderately complex facts and legal principles clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing

Strong leadership skills with the ability to make fact-based recommendations in order to positively influence diverse teams and achieve desired results

Strong relationship management skills with ability to work successfully and influence others across multiple practice groups and departments

Substantial knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of legal research and writing with demonstrated proficiency in online legal research

Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet multiple deadlines

Ability to manage multiple projects that require interaction with multiple attorneys, departments and internal and external clients

Superior organizational and project management skills; attention to detail and accuracy

Demonstrated ability to adapt to change as position, role, function, and structure of FIU evolves

Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products

Preferred Qualifications:

Corporate law department experience

Experience in the financial services industry

Experience in one or more specialized legal practice areas

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position.Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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