Paralegal

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Paralegal for the Subpoena & Garnishment Unit. The Subpoena & Garnishment Unit provides legal support to the branches and the litigation team (i.e., subpoenas, liens, levies, and garnishments,). The Subpoena and Garnishment Unit is responsible for handling a high volume of matters that require oversight from a paralegal and/or attorney. These matters include but are not limited to third-party information requests, garnishments, liens, levies, court orders and court-restricted guardianships that affect client brokerage accounts. The team also handles pre-litigation matters, stakeholder matters and operational guidance for the litigation team as well as the placing and removal of restrictions. The position requires frequent telephone, email, and written communication with outside counsel, opposing counsel, government entities, and regional and branch employees. This position is available in St. Louis, MO.

In this role, you will:

• Provide support to a specialized area within the Legal Department using a high degree of analytical, communication and organizational skills.

• Work independently without direct supervision in the review and processing of routine and complex levies, garnishments, and other legal documents against client accounts. Will include the maintenance of internal files, drafting correspondence and other legal documents and collaboration with other paralegals, attorneys, management, and operational teams.

• Advise company personnel on the legal, operational, and procedural aspects of legal documents.

• Handle confidential information, manage expectation of counsel, work with outside counsel, gather and produce information. May prepare agreements, legal documents and correspondence relating to non-litigation and litigation matters according to specified content and format. 

• Present recommendations and exercise some independent judgement while developing specialty expertise

• Identify issues in area of expertise and work independently on complex assignments without direct supervision

• Prepare agreements, documents, and pleadings, and provide research and background information under the direction of an attorney

• Collaborate, consult, and provide information with Legal Department attorneys and staff, outside counsel and collaborate with line of business

• Communicate with government entities as needed

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of paralegal experience demonstrated through work or military experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Experience with analyzing statutes, working with rules and procedures and handling filings within different jurisdictions

• Experience with reviewing and analyzing legal documents, utilizing templates and standard formats and general business writing

• Strong analytical, organizational and research skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet strict deadlines and take direction from more senior paralegals and attorneys

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) skills

Job Expectations:

• This position is a non-negotiable hybrid work schedule, requiring 3 days in the office and allows for 2 days remote

• Paralegal certification may be required in some states

Posting End Date: 

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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