Bank Of America Senior Paralegal 

United States, Texas, Plano 

75779261

Job Description:

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