Senior Paralegal

$63,606 - $135,699/Yr

Wells Fargo - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

Des Moines, IA

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About the position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join the Legal Department, focusing on Legal Entity Governance. This role involves providing specialized support within the Legal Department, requiring strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills to handle complex legal matters and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to a specialized area within the Legal Department using analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Research and resolve complex legal or factual issues through detailed examination of documentation.
• Provide substantiation and background for client inquiries, claims, disputes, and proceedings under attorney direction.
• Present recommendations and exercise independent judgment while developing specialized expertise.
• Collaborate with Legal Department attorneys, outside counsel, and business lines.
• Communicate with government entities as needed.
• Identify underlying issues in area of expertise and work independently on complex assignments.
• Maintain corporate records and minute books in appropriate systems.
• Organize and coordinate board/shareholder meetings, including preparation of agendas and minutes.
• Draft board/shareholder resolutions and written consents.
• Draft and file annual reports and support the filing process.
• Obtain good standing certificates from various states.
• Draft and file qualifications and withdrawal forms in foreign states and amendments to qualification registrations.
• Administer and ensure the integrity of data in Wells Fargo's electronic global entity management system.

Requirements

• 4+ years of Paralegal experience or equivalent through work experience, training, military experience, or education.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to assist with mergers and acquisitions, incorporation, and organization of new entities.
• Experience managing projects and risk control oversight.
• Experience working with an in-house legal entities team in a large financial services company.
• Understanding of Federal banking regulations and US state corporate law.
• Strong research skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement