Legal Research Clerk

Legal Research Clerk

Department: Legal Research, Risk & Compliance

Location: Wichita, Kansas

Salary: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Responsibilities and Expectations

Process and respond to all legal research tasks and review legal documents such as garnishments, subpoenas, liens, levies, and judgements

Place, monitor, and release legal holds on customer accounts in accordance with garnishments, levies, writs, and court orders

Calculate and remit funds in response to garnishments, levies, and other legal demands, including assessment of applicable fees

Validate legal orders for proper jurisdiction, service, and legal sufficiency prior to execution; escalate questionable orders to in-house counsel

Provide customer notifications of legal actions on accounts where required by law or policy

Produce records and documentation in response to subpoenas, court orders, and law enforcement requests, including coordination with Bank Protection on fraud-related requests

Maintain logs and tracking of all incoming legal orders, response deadlines, and disposition for audit and reporting purposes

Coordinate with branches, deposit operations, and treasury to ensure timely execution of legal orders and account actions

Prepare affidavits, certifications of records, and other legal attestations as requested by courts, attorneys, or government agencies

Maintain records in accordance with record retention policies and legal holds

Communicate professionally with corporate counsel, legal offices, law enforcement, and government agencies

Adhere to strict statutory and court-mandated deadlines

Continually evaluate, improve, and develop internal procedures

Perform other duties as assigned or required

Compliance/Regulation

Responsible for following all aspects of Bank Policy's including but not limited to, Equity Bank Business Ethic and Conduct policy, Bank Secrecy Act, Right to Financial Privacy Act, and completing all required Compliance course work.

Required Skills & Education

High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or paralegal certificate preferred

Two years' experience in banking or finance related industry preferred

Working knowledge of legal process terminology (writs, levies, subpoenas, warrants, IRS notices)

Proficiency in core banking systems and document management

Confidentiality and handling of privileged information

Written communication suitable for corresponding with attorneys, courts, law enforcement, and government agencies

Ability to adapt and remain flexible

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently

The above statements are intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by most people assigned to this job. It is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing, walking, bending, and squatting on a regular basis. May require the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or reach with hands and arms. Requires the ability to carry, lift, move or push up to 10 pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to talk and listen to others. Frequently uses hands and fingers to handle or feel. Requires ability to see up close and distant, distinguish colors, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

This position regularly works in an office setting. Most of the job duties require the employee to be working with computers and electronic media on a regular basis.

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer and will not make employment decisions based on an applicant's race or skin color, national origin or ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, sex, physical or mental ability.