Banking Legal Operations & Support Specialist

First Community Bank; Bluefield (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

First Community Bank seeks a Legal Processing and Support Specialist to manage incoming legal notices, subpoenas, and related court orders. You will support the Legal Department with research, scheduling, and drafting, while coordinating with branches and accounting on cases and recoveries.

Responsibilities include maintaining tracking systems, training backups, and ensuring timely, compliant processing. Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods and manage multiple tasks.
• Five years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal preferred; formal education/certification preferred.
• Banking or business experience, with emphasis on contract-related work, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process subpoenas, levies, garnishments, and similar court orders with proper service and timely action.
• Maintain a tracking system for documents and progress notes until completion.
• Train back-up employees and update procedures as needed.
• Assist Legal Department with research, court communications, scheduling, and drafting letters and records.
• Coordinate with branches and Accounting on financial losses, restitution, and related court notices.
• Complete assigned centralized training within expected timeframes.
• Identify training needs with supervision and participate in other projects.
• Uphold company values and maintain professional conduct.
• Exhibit leadership by example and pursue high performance.
• Support First Community Bank's mission, vision, and standards of conduct.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency (Word & X

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Work under supervision/time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

First Community Bank seeks a Legal Processing and Support Specialist to manage incoming legal notices, subpoenas, and related court orders. You will support the Legal Department with research, scheduling, and drafting, while coordinating with branches and accounting on cases and recoveries.

Responsibilities include maintaining tracking systems, training backups, and ensuring timely, compliant processing. Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills are essential.