Law Clerk

First National Bank; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

First National Bank (F.N.B. Corporation) is seeking a Law Clerk to support its Legal Department in Pittsburgh, PA. This in-office position offers exposure to consumer law questions, employment matters, and regulatory work across corporate and banking activities.

You will assist with contract reviews, document drafting, research, and internal communications under the guidance of corporate counsel. The role requires current enrollment in an accredited law school (2L or 3L) and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited law school (2L or 3L).
• BA or BS degree required.
• In-office presence in Pittsburgh, PA area.

Responsibilities

• Learn aggressively: assist with general legal research and contract reviews.
• Analyze legal issues and support corporate counsel.
• Communicate clearly in writing and orally.
• Interact with other business and support functions.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Skills

Law student (2L/3L)

Education

BA or BS

Job description

Primary Office Location: 626 Washington Place. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 15219.

This position is in Pittsburgh, PA and requires in office presence. It will continue during law school; therefore, viable candidates must be in the Pittsburgh, PA area.

Position Title

Law Clerk

Business Unit

Multiple

Reports to

Associate Senior Corporate Counsel

Position Overview

As a Law Clerk at F.N.B. Corporation, you will have the opportunity to experience the support a Legal Department at a large public company provides to its financial affiliate clients on a daily basis, including general consumer law questions, human resources issues, general and complex litigation, transactional matters and regulatory matters. You will have the opportunity to be involved in and learn how the Bank's Legal Department provides counsel and advice, or manages outside counsel, to satisfy the needs of businesses and consumers, as well as employees and executive management.

Primary Responsibilities

Learn aggressively: Be open to new ideas and concepts, ask questions and be intellectually curious. Areas of focus vary from general legal research on uncommon issues, as well as assisting corporate counsel with legal document review and revisions (employment contracts, non-disclosure agreements, non-solicitation/non-competition agreements, vendor agreements, pleadings etc.).

Analyze: Improve the quality of decision making by performing an appropriate and thorough analysis. Potential examples include issue spotting, critical thinking, and general legal projects.

Communicate well: Deliver information in a clear, logical, and effective manner. Convey information both in writing and orally. Flex style to effectively communicate in one-on-one, small group and large-group settings. Possible examples include meetings, training sessions, email communication and conference calls.

Display Teamwork: Work well with others to achieve group goals. Willing to leverage the experiences of members to generate improved results and maximum performance. Lead and follow with effectiveness. Willing to voice dissent and ask difficult questions. Listen, to learn.

Get Results: Be accountable, responsible for the output of one's effort. Willing to manage risk while pursuing innovative solutions or techniques. Flexible to change course to improve outcomes and results. Understand the criticalness of quality-output. Meet deadlines, getting things done on time and under budget.

Compliance/Integrity: Understand and follow all company policies and procedures. Meet all relevant legal and regulatory requirements. Complete required trainings and coursework in a satisfactory manner and on time.

Interact With Other Business and Support Functions: Open to working with or having exposure to other F.N.B. departments for the purpose of learning the business, culture, and mission of the company and the financial services industry.

Prepare project plans and complete project assignments under the oversight of Corporate Counsel. Learn to accomplish objectives by developing and prioritizing action steps and establishing and communicating the work plan to the appropriate participants.

Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.

All employees have the responsibility and the accountability to serve as risk managers for their businesses by understanding, reporting, responding to, managing and monitoring the risk they encounter daily as required by F.N.B. Corporation's risk management program. F.N.B. Corporation is committed to achieving superior levels of compliance by adhering to regulatory laws and guidelines. Compliance with regulatory laws and company procedures is a required component of all position descriptions.

Minimum Level of Education Required

BA or BS

Minimum # of Years of Job Related Experience Required

0

Skills Required

Needs to be currently enrolled in an accredited law school, either 2L or 3L

Licensures/Certifications Required

N/A

Physical Requirements or Work Conditions Beyond Traditional Office Work

N/A

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of F.N.B. Corporation (FNB) and its affiliates not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by law. It is also the policy of FNB and its affiliates to employ and advance in employment all persons regardless of their status as individuals with disabilities or veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. FNB provides all applicants and employees a discrimination and harassment free workplace.

FNB will not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position; only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered.