Legal Process Specialist

UMB Financial Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching program

Annual incentive pay

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

UMB Financial Corporation is seeking a Legal Process Specialist to support processing of subpoenas, garnishments, tax levies, and other third party legal documents. The role emphasizes compliance with state and federal laws, accurate processing, and clear communication with agencies and customers.

The ideal candidate has an Associate Degree with 2 years in financial services or a legal setting, or 5 years in banking or related fields, plus strong organizational and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to review and understand written requests for documents and information.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to track deadlines and time limits.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing third party legal documents served on the company (subpoenas, garnishments, tax levies).
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws governing third party legal requests.
• Review and process requests with accuracy to prevent litigation risk and costs.
• Communicate with agencies and customers regarding processed requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Review legal requests

Independent data gathering

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree (bonus)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Legal Process Specialist supports the processing of various types of third party legal documents served on the company such as subpoenas, garnishments, and tax levies.

How you will spend your time:

Being accountable for following the state or federal laws that govern the third party legal requests coming into the department.

Reviewing and processing legal requests with no errors to ensure compliance and prevent litigation risk and possible costs to the bank.

Communicating with various agencies and customers regarding the legal requests being processed.

Other duties as assigned.

We're excited to talk with you if:

• You have an Associate Degree and 2 years experience in financial services or legal industry OR You have 5 years experience in banking OR You have 5 years experience in financial services or legal industry
• You demonstrate ability to review and understand written requests for documents and information
• You demonstrate ability to independently work within various systems to gather and collate data
• You demonstrate ability to communicate clearly with coworkers, managers, business partners, and outside clients
• You demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication skills
• You demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and ability to track deadlines and other time limits
• You demonstrate general knowledge in Microsoft Office Products including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• You demonstrate strong attention to detail
• You demonstrate strong time management skills
• You demonstrate ability to perform job functions with numerous interruptions
• You demonstrate expert customer service skills

Bonus points if:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree
• You have experience reviewing and working with legal documents including subpoenas, garnishment orders, and tax levies and warrants
• You have 2 years Bank Operations experience
• You demonstrate ability to work effectively and independently in a team environment with accountability and ownership for specific duties
• You demonstrate ability to read and understand basic statutes, regulations, and legal documents (i.e. subpoenas, garnishments, tax levies, etc.)

This position was posted on 09/15/2026.

Compensation Range: $59,085 - $86,922

The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB’s good faith and reasonable estimate based on its budget and what it expects to be the starting pay for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• a 401(k) matching program
• annual incentive pay
• paid holidays
• a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage
• health savings
• flexible spending
• dependent care accounts
• adoption assistance
• an employee assistance program
• fitness reimbursement
• tuition reimbursement
• an associate wellbeing program
• an associate emergency fund
• various associate banking benefits

Company Culture

Are you ready to be part of something more? You're more than a means to an end—a way to help us meet the bottom line. UMB isn't comprised of workers, but of people who care about their work, one another, and their community. Expect more than the status quo. At UMB, you can expect more heart. You'll be valued for exactly who you are and encouraged to support causes you care about. Expect more trust. We want you to do the right thing, no matter what. And, expect more opportunities. UMBers are known for having multiple careers here and having their voices heard. UMB and its affiliates are committed to inclusion and diversity and provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request.

Who we are

We are more than a company. We are advisors, consultants, problem solvers, friends, community members, experts, and we are here to help you make the best of every moment with a financial foundation that can help you succeed.