Senior Paralegal
Plano, Texas;Charlotte, North Carolina
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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.
Responsibilities:
Evaluates laws, rules and regulations and provides concise written analysis to attorneys
Researches relevant facts and case law to inform legal support for internal projects
Offers practical and succinct legal guidance to clients under attorney supervision
Collaborates with outside counsel to prepare motions, declarations, and other court filings
Works with business and control partners on audit and other control issues
Skills:
Strong Communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple projects
Experience with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
Prioritization
Regulatory Compliance
Advisory
Issue Management
Research
Strategic Thinking
Collaboration
Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
Legal Drafting and Writing
Problem Solving
Required Qualifications:
2+ years as a paralegal at a law firm or in-house.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to accurately draft, edit, and proofread communications
Ability to work well under pressure, adapt to unexpected events, prioritize and multi-task in a deadline driven environment
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Desired Qualifications:
Thorough knowledge of bank systems/technology, as well as the enterprise, businesses, products, core corporate functions and bank policies.
Minimum Education Requirement:
High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
Bank of America and its affiliates consider for employment and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our teammates.
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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. Should you be offered a role with Bank of America, your hiring manager will provide you with information on the in-office expectations associated with your role. These expectations are subject to change at any time and at the sole discretion of the Company. To the extent you have a disability or sincerely held religious belief for which you believe you need a reasonable accommodation from this requirement, you must seek an accommodation through the Bank's required accommodation request process before your first day of work.
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