Corporate Paralegal

Jack Henry; Springfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

A leading financial technology company in Springfield, MO is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support attorneys. You will manage litigation calendar, assist with document management, and support incident response. Minimum of 18 months of experience is required, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. The role offers flexibility with a hybrid work arrangement and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months of paralegal or legal assistant experience.
• Ability to travel up to 5% to other locations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for subpoenas and manage the process.
• Assist with the discovery process and coordinate with records department.
• Support implementation of legal holds and M&A-related projects.

Skills

Legal documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal or legal assistant certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

AdvoLogix

Job description

About Jack Henry

Jack Henry, an S&P 500 financial technology company, delivers technology solutions that transform and empower community banks and credit unions. We provide best‑in‑class products and lay the groundwork for the future of digital banking and payments.

Paralegal (Legal) – Springfield, MO

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to support attorneys in our Legal Department. The role will involve litigation docketing, subpoena processing, incident response support, corporate governance tasks, and document management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for subpoenas, respond to initial requests, and track the process to completion.
• Manage the legal department’s litigation and docketing calendar.
• Assist with the discovery process, coordinating with the records department, managing data gathering, and supporting outside counsel with production.
• Support implementation of legal holds.
• Communicate with outside counsel, including invoicing and updates on outstanding matters.
• Support closed‑trading period coordination for insider‑trading compliance.
• Assist with M&A‑related due diligence projects.
• Provide direct support during incident response scenarios.
• Attend meetings within and outside the legal department as required.
• Work on special projects and other legal initiatives as needed.
• Provide administrative support when necessary.
• Maintain thorough, accurate communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 months of paralegal or legal assistant experience.
• Ability to travel up to 5% to other Jack Henry office locations.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Teams, SharePoint).
• Experience with Salesforce, AdvoLogix, or similar platforms.
• Experience within a large legal department.
• Paralegal or legal assistant certificate from an accredited program.
• Familiarity with the financial industry.
• Self‑starter who is curious and thrives on practical solutions in a fast‑paced environment.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $22‑34 per hour, based on experience and location. Flexible work arrangement: hybrid with office in Springfield/Monett, MO once per week.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that supports physical, mental, and financial well‑being. For more details, visit our benefits portal.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jack Henry is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices to all persons regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, and veteran status, as well as any other protected status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal

How to Apply

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