Levies and Garnishment Unit, Analyst, Legal Operations

Morgan Stanley; Mumbai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking an Analyst in Legal & Compliance to support the LGU Analyst team. You will review and analyze legal processes, prepare responsive documents, and ensure compliance with all related terms and conditions. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with supervision, and timely handling of matters across U.S.

and India operations. Qualified professionals with an LLB and 0.6–1.5 years post-qualification experience, who can work with technology and legal systems, are

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of legal documents and terminology
• Experience in reviewing legal processes (levies, garnishments, subpoenas) is preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, professional environment

Responsibilities

• Perform intake functions for new matters and review forms of legal process
• Open, update and conclude assigned matters in systems
• Coordinate with LGU Supervisor on distribution of matters
• Escalate matters as needed to Supervising Attorney
• Analyze matters to determine possession of property under legal process and restrict accordingly
• Adhere to department policies and document retrieval procedures
• Organize, redact and stage documents for production and review balances
• Draft responses to levies, garnishments and subpoenas
• Collaborate with branch offices and outside counsel on legal processes
• Identify opportunities to create efficiencies and mitigate risk

Skills

Legal process understanding

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

English communication

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Law firm experience

Education

LLB

Paralegal certification

Job description

We’re seeking someone to join our team as an Analyst in Legal & Compliance division.

In the Legal & Compliance division, we assist the Firm in achieving its business objectives by facilitating and overseeing the Firm’s management of legal, regulatory and franchise risk. This is an Analyst level position within the Legal Operations team for LGU Analyst, this team is responsible for reviewing and analyzing any form of legal process (levies, garnishments, subpoenas, temporary restraining orders, court orders etc.) and other documentation assigned to him/her to determine if the Firm is in possession of property subject to the legal process. Then, if necessary, producing documents and/or restricting that property according to the terms of the legal process and other documentation and complying with all of its terms and conditions,

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you'll do in the role:

• Perform intake functions for all new matters including review of all forms of legal process
• Opening, updating and concluding assigned matters in assigned systems
• Work closely with the LGU Supervisor regarding the distribution and assignment of matters.
• Escalate matters as necessary to the Supervisor or Supervising Attorney
• Analyzing the matters assigned to him/her to determine if the Firm is in possession of any property set forth in the controlling documents and then restricting the property and complying with all the terms and conditions of the document
• Compliance with Legal Department policies and procedures for locating documents, and keeping a record of steps taken to retrieve documents
• Organizing, redacting and staging documents for production. Understand account balances for the purpose of forced liquidations, check disbursements and related matters
• Research levies for existing accounts and respond to those levies where there are no accounts and/or balances
• Draft responses to various levies, garnishments, subpoenas, restraining notices and all forms of similar legal process
• Work with branch offices on various matters regarding the handling of levies, garnishments, subpoenas, restraining notices and all forms of similar legal process
• Liaise/ Work with outside counsel on various matters including levies, garnishments, subpoenas and divorces
• Collaborate with management and intervene where appropriate to mitigate risk. In addition to focusing on identifying opportunities to create efficiencies on issues affecting the legal process
• Submit checks received to Accounts Receivable for processing
• Adhere to all financial services and regulatory requirements

What you’ll bring to the role

• Qualified professional (LLB will be an added advantage)
• 0.6 - 1.5years' post qualification experience
• Solid track record working in a professional environment
• Understanding of legal documents and terminologies
• Prior experience in a law firm or legal department is preferred

Should exhibit comfort working with technology and the ability to learn and display proficiency on technical systems and programs

• Computer proficiency including, but not limited to: Windows Microsoft Office, Internet and Website Knowledge and navigation skills
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Pragmatic and analytical problem-solving skills - candidate needs to consistently apply sound judgment
• Attention to detail
• Team player who can successfully manage multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to think independently, form opinions and make decisions
• Ability to anticipate ahead of time and elevate issues as appropriate
• Ability to identify and recommend process efficiencies
• Must be able to maintain a high level of organization under pressure
• Successfully meet established deadline requirements - display efficient time management skills
• Must be able to interpret and analyze court documents and agreements
• Have the ability to effectively handle a fast-paced environment

Coverage

Monday to Friday from EDT (March to November) - 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM IST (2.30 AM to 11.30 AM EDT)

EST (November to March) - 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM IST (3.30 AM to 12.30 PM EST)

Flexibility on standard working hours for time sensitive matters (including India Public Holidays) is expected. Periodic calls with US manager and team members

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve turned out for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.