Paralegal

Thank you for taking the time to review our Paralegal position. At Leaders Credit Union, our mission is to “Power your passion and make lives better.” We are very intentional about the hiring and interview process, which means we take our time. We want to make sure that you find the perfect career path! We truly appreciate your interest in Leaders Credit Union. Who is Leaders Credit Union? We are a member-owned financial cooperative. This means that we exist to serve the needs of the consumers who own accounts at Leaders Credit Union. They are owners, and their financial well-being is at the heart of every decision we make. We are one of the largest credit unions in West Tennessee, and one of the most stable. Our purpose is simple: to provide a sound, convenient alternative to traditional banking. What Are Our Core Values? As a Team Member Of Leaders Credit Union, You Would Be Asked To Adhere To a Specific Set Of Core Values. These Values Should Govern All Decisions That Are Made When Serving Our Members’ Needs. Member Focused Team Oriented Community Minded Forward Thinking Trusted Partner Why Leaders? Leaders Credit Union has been ranked one of the Best Credit Unions to Work for three years in a row. So, what makes Leaders such a great place to work? Great benefits! We offer healthcare, vacation time, sick time, 401k options, and a profit-sharing plan (just to name a few!) Our Human Resources team is always looking to ensure that our benefit packages are competitive. Work with a mission! Our mission statement isn’t just something written on a billboard, we truly look to “power your passion and make lives better.” That mission is lived out by member-facing personnel as well as our back-office employees. Extensive training! We go to great lengths to make sure you know your job responsibilities and are comfortable through a very thorough training process. But our training goes beyond that. We offer monthly classes on everything from mortgage products to conflict resolution. We give you the tools you need to succeed. Room for growth! At Leaders, you are only limited by your own ambition. Being part of a quickly growing financial institution leaves room for personal growth, and we do our best to promote from within whenever possible. What does a day as a Paralegal at Leaders Credit Union look like? Responsibilities Assisting Legal Counsel in preparing and reviewing legal documents, contracts, and agreements. Conducting legal research and analysis on regulatory compliance issues Manage and organize legal files, documents, and records Coordinate with internal departments to gather necessary information for legal matters. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations affecting the financial industry. Provide administrative support to the legal department as needed. What is the schedule? Our hours for this position are 8:00 am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Sometimes giving top-notch member service may require a little overtime, but we value work-life-balance and do our best to limit this. Does your skillset and experience line up? Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, Legal Studies, or related field preferred Paralegal certification from an accredited institution Minimum of 2 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in a financial institution or law firm. Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills Must maintain a professional, courteous, and friendly atmosphere for members and co-workers Must have very strong communication skills (both written and verbal) Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with keen attention to detail. Thank you for choosing Leaders! #J-18808-Ljbffr Leaders Credit Union