Legal Process Specialist

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

Job summary

UMB Bank is seeking a Legal Process Specialist to support processing of third-party legal documents such as subpoenas, garnishments, and tax levies. You will ensure compliance with state and federal laws, review requests with accuracy, and communicate with agencies and customers throughout the process.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, timely data gathering, and professional collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; additional 2+ years in financial services or legal industry preferred.
• 5 years banking or financial services or legal industry experience considered.
• Strong ability to review and understand written requests for documents and information.
• Ability to independently work within various systems to gather and collate data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with state or federal laws governing third-party legal requests.
• Review and process legal requests with accuracy to minimize litigation risk and costs.
• Communicate with agencies and customers regarding processed requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Customer service

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

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.)

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. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information.

UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as 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, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.

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.

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This position was posted on 09/15/2026. The application deadline for this position is 45 days from the posting date unless filled earlier.