Senior Paralegal Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina
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Job Description
Job Description:
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Job Description:
The job is responsible for providing strategic and sophisticated legal guidance while working under the supervision of an attorney. This job requires strong decision-making and sound judgment. Key responsibilities include drafting legal guidance and court filings in collaboration with internal and external counsels and conducting research and analyzing data.
Team Specific Job Description:
This role is responsible for providing strategic and sophisticated legal guidance to the Global Wealth and Investment Management (GWIM) businesses related to legal aspects of client onboarding and maintenance, at-risk person and fraud, and disputes amongst clients or against the firm. Key responsibilities include researching state and federal laws and reviewing applicable client agreements to advise the Business on client service related issues, such as Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Transfer on Death, Beneficiary Designations, Guardianships, Estates, and Legal Structures. This role also provides legal advice related to adversarial matters regarding internal or external fraud, customer complaints, and seniors or other at-risk persons. Job expectations include strong decision-making and sound judgment, with the ability to identify high-risk scenarios for escalation within the Business and the Legal Department. Attorney supervision is available, but paralegals are expected to liaise directly with the Business to resolve legal questions.
Responsibilities:
Liaises directly with internal clients to offer practical and succinct legal guidance Collaborates with other paralegals, attorneys and outside counsel as needed on certain complex or high-risk matters Evaluates laws, rules and regulations and provides concise written analysis Researches relevant facts and case law to inform legal support for specific transactions or internal projects Works with business and control partners on audit and other control issues
Skills:
Analytical Thinking Critical Thinking Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Prioritization Regulatory Compliance Advisory Issue Management Oral Communications Research Strategic Thinking Attention to
Detail Collaboration Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations Legal Drafting and Writing Problem Solving Required Qualifications:
Prior experience in securities law or other banking/financial institution experience Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to accurately draft, edit, and summarize documents and communications Demonstrated capacity for managing competing priorities, effective time management, thoroughness, and initiative. Proficient in Microsoft suite and other related software
Desired Qualifications:
Paralegal Certification preferred
Minimum Education Requirement:
High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40 Pay Transparency details US
- CA•Los Angeles•333 S HOPE ST•BANK
OF AMERICA PLAZA
(CA9193), US
- NJ•Pennington•1500 AMERICAN BLVD•Princeton Place at Hopewell Bldg.
5 (NJ2150), US
- NY•New York•114 W 47TH ST (NY8114), US•RI•Providence•1 Financial Plaza (RI1537) Pay and benefits information Pay range $41.
65
- $54.
63 hourly pay, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company. Benefits This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.
Privacy Statement:
https://careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us/privacy-notice At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us! Partnering Locally Learn about some of the ways Bank of America is making a difference in the communities we serve. Global Impact Learn about the six areas that guide Bank of America’s efforts to help make financial lives better for customers, clients, communities and our teammates. Diversity and Inclusion Each employee brings unique skills, background and opinions. We see diversity and inclusion as our platform for innovation and a key component in our success. Our Values Learn about our four values that represent what we believe.
Pay Transparency:
https://careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us/pay-transparency