AI-Driven Corporate Paralegal & Legal Ops Leader

Washington Trust Bank; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Trust Bank is seeking a paralegal-oriented professional to join the Legal Department in Spokane, WA. The role blends traditional paralegal tasks with operations, technology, and contract administration to support the General Counsel and attorneys.

You will manage lending documentation, coordinate with outside counsel, and help optimize legal tech tools, processes, and knowledge resources while ensuring compliance and efficiency across departments.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in related field preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, reviews, and maintains commercial loan documentation to protect the Bank against legal and credit risk.
• Assists with commercial lending transactions and collateral-related matters.
• Manages subpoenas, service of process, and registered agent duties.
• Supports General Counsel with the bank's insurance program.
• Maintains relationships with outside counsel and law firms.
• Assists with implementation and optimization of legal technology platforms and matter management systems.
• Coordinates legal vendor relationships, billing, and budgets.
• Tracks legal matters and assists with reporting and department metrics.
• Assists attorneys with drafting and administering routine contracts and renewals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal communication

Education

5 years experience in related field

Tools

Billing databases

Legal research databases

Job description

Washington Trust Bank is seeking a paralegal-oriented professional to join the Legal Department in Spokane, WA. The role blends traditional paralegal tasks with operations, technology, and contract administration to support the General Counsel and attorneys.

You will manage lending documentation, coordinate with outside counsel, and help optimize legal tech tools, processes, and knowledge resources while ensuring compliance and efficiency across departments.