Paralegal

Enterprise Bank & Trust - Clayton, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Clayton, MO

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Paralegal position at Enterprise Bank & Trust supports the in-house legal department by managing legal processes, case management, attorney fee tracking, and conducting legal research. This role is essential for ensuring compliance with legal requirements and assisting in various legal matters under the supervision of the Senior Paralegal and internal legal counsel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing processes and procedures related to legal processes served upon the Bank, including garnishments, levies, and subpoenas.
• Research bank systems to identify customers and accounts subject to attachment, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and prepare supporting legal documentation.
• Review subpoenas and third-party requests for information, assisting in the identification and collection of responsive materials, and coordinating production with requesting parties.
• Coordinate the collection of materials from Bank repositories for ongoing litigation and regulatory matters under the guidance of internal and external counsel.
• Perform legal research for matters as assigned by the Bank's internal counsel.
• Assist the legal department with special matters as assigned.

Requirements

• Three to five years' paralegal experience, preferably in the financial services or banking industry.
• Experience managing and responding to legal processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of California law or Missouri law is preferred.
• Post-secondary degree or certificate in legal studies or a comparable program.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Google Applications, with strong technical skills in word processing and spreadsheets.
• Experience with E-Discovery and reviewing electronic repositories for document requests.
• Familiarity with banking and financial services software, such as core banking systems and CRM applications.

Nice-to-haves

• High-level attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and confidentially due to the sensitive nature of certain matters.

Benefits

• Annual paid volunteer time off
• Charitable-matching opportunities
• Professional growth opportunities
• Supportive work environment