Associate Legal Paralegal/Product Manager

Habitat For Humanity Of Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity's Employment Law paralegal will join a larger paralegal team supporting Litigation and Regulatory matters. Responsibilities include matter management, research, and supporting all phases of litigation, arbitration and regulatory matters.

The role exposes the paralegal to Fidelity business units, personnel, products and services, in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be capable of working independently, yet collaborate effectively with a team where steady

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10 years of Employment Law paralegal experience.
• Paralegal certification a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Matter management and legal research.
• Support all phases of litigation, arbitration and regulatory matters.
• Collaborate across legal practice groups and Fidelity business units.
• Adapt to fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Employment Law paralegal experience

Research能力

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Adobe

Job description

Associate Legal Paralegal/Product Manager

Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model in phases by region and role. See job description for more information.

Onsite

Location

• Durham, NC

Team

• Corporate Services

Experience Level

Associate

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position

The Role

As part of the Fidelity Legal Department, the Employment Law paralegal will be a member of a larger paralegal team which serves as a central resource providing support across legal's practice groups particularly Litigation and Regulatory. Responsibilities include matter management, research, and supporting all phases of litigation, arbitration and regulatory matters. The role exposes the paralegal to a variety of Fidelity business units, personnel, products and services. The successful candidate will be capable of executing in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10 years of Employment Law paralegal experience
• Paralegal certification a plus
• Your ability and willingness to work independently but also as part of a team where steady collaboration is critical
• Your ability to understand business unit functions and engage Fidelity personnel in a productive and collaborative way
• Your ability to analyze complex legal requests and research tasks
• Your critical thinking skills with good judgment and initiative
• Your strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed and complex processes
• Your ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Your ability to function at a high level in a dynamic and challenging work environment
• Your strong organizational skills to meet deadlines and accurately track voluminous records
• Your ability to quickly adapt to and utilize new and changing technology
• Your experience with Discovery review tools
• Your proficiency in MS Office products, particularly Excel for document tracking and data analytics
• Your proficiency with Adobe

The Team

As a paralegal in Fidelity's Legal Department, you play a vital role in aiding attorneys in successfully defending the firm and support to Fidelity businesses.

Fidelity's Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

Category

Legal

Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Benefits that balance life and work

From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.

Company overview

Company overview

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.

Reasonable accommodations

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to [e-mail], or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

Equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Applicant screening

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

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