Legal Clerk

Leaders Credit Union; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Vacation time

Sick time

401k options

Profit‑sharing plan

Job summary

Leaders Credit Union seeks a diligent Legal Clerk to support the legal team with administrative tasks, document research, and handling information requests. The role requires strong communication and strict confidentiality, with training provided and opportunities for growth within the credit union.

Join a member‑owned financial cooperative committed to service excellence, competitive benefits, and a mission to power your passion and make lives better.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Responsibilities

• Process levies and seizures as part of legal operations.
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Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Discretion/Confidentiality

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thank you for taking the time to review our Legal Clerk position. At Leaders Credit Union, our mission is “Power your passion and make lives better.” We are very intentional about the hiring and interview process, which means we take our time. We want to make sure that you find the perfect career path! We truly appreciate your interest in Leaders Credit Union.

Who is Leaders Credit Union?

We are a member‑owned financial cooperative. This means that we exist to serve the needs of the consumers who own accounts at Leaders Credit Union. They are owners, and their financial well‑being is at the heart of every decision we make. We are one of the largest credit unions in West Tennessee, and one of the most stable. Our purpose is simple: to provide a sound, convenient alternative to traditional banking.

What Are Our Core Values?

• Member Focused
• Team Oriented
• Community Minded
• Forward Thinking
• Trusted Partner

Why Leaders?

• Great benefits! We offer healthcare, vacation time, sick time, 401k options, and a profit‑sharing plan (just to name a few!) Our Human Resources team is always looking to ensure that our benefit packages are competitive.
• Work with a mission! Our mission statement isn’t just something written on a billboard, we truly look to “power your passion and make lives better.” That mission is lived out by member‑facing personnel as well as our back‑office employees.
• Extensive training! We go to great lengths to make sure you know your job responsibilities and are comfortable through a very thorough training process. But our training goes beyond that. We offer monthly classes on everything from mortgage products to conflict resolution. We give you the tools you need to succeed.
• Room for growth! At Leaders, you are only limited by your own ambition. Being part of a quickly growing financial institution leaves room for personal growth, and we do our best to promote from within whenever possible.

What does a day as a Legal Clerk look like?

Responsibilities

• Processing levies and seizures
• Information requests of all types: subpoenas, police inquiries, member & non‑member inquiries
• Complaints and disputes
• Credit union document research
• Providing administrative support for the legal team
• Other questions and matters received by Legal

What is the schedule?

Our hours for this position are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Sometimes giving top‑notch member service may require a little overtime, but we value work‑life balance and do our best to limit this.

Does your skillset and experience line up?

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• 6 months or more of related experience is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of Products (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• A high attention to detail
• A good attitude, work ethic, and willingness to learn
• Ability to handle sensitive information responsibly and adhere to strict confidentiality

What is next?

Thank you for choosing Leaders!