Paralegal - Financial Institution Group

SUMMARY

Financial Institution Paralegals work very closely with the other General Practice Paralegals and with the Firm’s lawyers and clients, depending on the needs of each particular transaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Prepare anti-trust market share analysis during bank mergers and acquisitions.
Determine market concentrations based on geographic regions.
Provide demographic information.
Compile corporate profiles for potential targets and acquirers.
Conduct precedent research and analysis utilizing internal and external resources, as directed by supervising lawyers.
Pull forms from the Federal Reserve, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Prepare applications to file with government agencies.
Assist with special projects supporting the Firm’s practice development, knowledge management and business development initiatives
In addition, responsibilities related to maintaining firm and client information are to be adhered to by all employees. This includes complying with the firm’s information security policies, protecting firm assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference, and reporting security events or potential events or other security risks to management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of legal/paralegal environments.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational skills; detail-oriented.
Good interpersonal skills.
Able to work under pressure and multitask when required.
High degree of initiative and self-motivation.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree required.
Prior legal experience is beneficial but not required.