Legal Processor

United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UNFCU is seeking a detail-oriented candidate to process legal and organizational documents, verify member information, and ensure regulatory compliance. This hybrid role involves reviewing tax documents, escheatment duties, and maintaining up-to-date records while upholding UNFCU policies and service excellence.

The position emphasizes risk-based analysis, confidentiality, and strong MS Office skills, with interaction across departments to support accurate, compliant member service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 2 years of experience in legal documentation processing in a banking or related environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and non-U.S. taxpayer status and confidentiality regulations.
• Proficient in legal processing practices with MS Office.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Flexible and adaptable, capable of handling diverse responsibilities.
• Able to interpret documents and build relationships across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Uphold UNFCU’s mission and deliver exceptional service to colleagues and members.
• Review communications for deceased memberships and respond promptly.
• Evaluate documents and apply risk-based analysis for validity.
• Review tax documents in accordance with risk-based analysis.
• Perform due diligence for yearly escheatment; organize funds transfers to state agencies.
• Verify member’s taxpayer status and keep records up to date.
• Ensure compliance with laws and UNFCU’s Code of Ethics.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Legal document processing

Taxpayer status knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Interpersonal relationship building

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Why join this team

Under general supervision, performs moderately difficult processing of legal and organizational documents while verifying member information and ensuring compliance with both governmental and internal regulations. Follows and complies with UNFCU policies and procedures, and performs related duties as assigned.

This position is hybrid.

NYC Salary Range - $55,130 - $60,000 annually; compensation is commensurate to geographic location.

What you'll do

• Regardless of seniority or role, uphold UNFCU’s mission, core values, and guiding principles by providing an exceptional service experience to colleagues and members alike through consistent demonstration of our service excellence behaviors
• Review communications for deceased memberships and ensure timely responses
• Evaluate documents and apply risk-based analysis to determine validity
• Review tax documents and apply risk-based analysis process
• Perform due diligence as required by state laws for yearly escheatment; organize funds transfer to state agencies for final payout
• Verify member’s taxpayer status by mailing certification forms and ensure that member records are up to date
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and UNFCU’s Code of Ethics & Business Conduct

What we're seeking

• High School Diploma
• 2 years of experience in legal documentation processing (tax certification, restraining notices, tax levies, death/estate claims and unclaimed funds) in a banking or related environment
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and non-U.S. taxpayer status, legal/tax documentation, and regulations related to confidentiality and disclosure
• Proficient in legal processing best practices with strong computer skills, including MS Office
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively
• Flexible and adaptable, capable of handling a variety of work responsibilities
• Able to interpret documents, make sound decisions within authority, and build relationships across all levels of the organization

What makes you stand out

• Highly detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills and the ability to adapt to changing situations
• Solid expertise of U.S. and non-U.S. taxpayer status, legal/tax documentation, and confidentiality/disclosure regulations
• Understanding of legal processing best practices and techniques

Who we are

UNFCU is a global not-for-profit financial institution that serves the UN community. We are committed to providing peace of mind to our members and colleagues and strive to achieve service excellence in all that we do. The best part of UNFCU is the people. Those that choose to work with us often find personal fulfillment, professional growth and a purposeful culture.

UNFCU is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. UNFCU prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by country, federal, state or local laws.