Litigation Paralegal

First Citizens Bank - Clayton, NC

Full-time

Clayton, NC

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

As a Litigation Paralegal, you will play a critical role within the bank's Legal Department, providing essential administrative, legal, and eDiscovery support for the bank's in-house legal counsel on litigation, investigations, and related matters. This position is integral to ensuring exceptional client service and trustworthy legal advice, enabling the bank's business operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in-house legal counsel with management of legal notices served on the Bank and the bank's litigation portfolio.
• Review and route legal notices, ensuring timely responses to claims, complaints, subpoenas, and other legal processes.
• Process new complaints and open new matters in the matter management/e-billing system for adequate tracking, updating, and reporting.
• Assist with discovery productions and draft, review, and process settlement documents and disposition reports.
• Coordinate with other business units on document productions, legal holds, subpoena responses, and other court filings.
• Perform legal research and interface with outside counsel, internal clients, and customers as appropriate.
• Collect, review, and manage eDiscovery documents and data relevant to litigation using software platforms.
• Provide administrative support to in-house legal counsel, including preparation and revision of legal documents and reports.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of document management systems and legal forms.
• Communicate effectively with directors, officers, and other business leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Banking with specific emphasis on Litigation OR Associates and 4 years of experience in Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Banking with specific emphasis on Litigation OR High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Banking with specific emphasis on Litigation.
• Knowledge of civil litigation and legal processes required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills - interpersonal (oral and written).
• Advanced organizational and multitasking skills.
• Detail oriented with customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently but take direction as required.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Experience with e-discovery.
• Paralegal Certification preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Preference for candidates with a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant within Litigation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program for full-time associates (20+ hours) designed to support families.
• Customized offerings to meet associates' needs.