Paralegal

Dollar Bank, FSB; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Bank seeks a Paralegal to perform first level review of legal documents from various departments and branches. The role includes handling writs, garnishments, and court orders, with a hybrid schedule after training and management approval.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, with a paralegal certificate preferred or one year of related experience; strong MS Office skills and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED; college degree preferred.
• Paralegal certificate strongly preferred or 1 year related experience.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review legal documents from other departments/branches for first level review.
• Process writs of execution, garnishment, child support orders.
• Maintain departmental files and log documents; scan and sort mail.
• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys as needed.
• Coordinate with branches, departments, customers, and outside counsel.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication

Discretion

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Paralegal certificate

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Paralegal will receive work and be managed by the Paralegal Manager. Paralegal duties shall include provision of first level review of legal documents received from other departments and branches. Examples of such documents include, but are not limited to power of attorney, trust agreements, estate documentation, direct deposits, court orders, records requests (subpoenas, search warrants, etc.),writs of execution and levies. Candidate will have the opportunity to work a hybrid (4/1) schedule after successful training and with management approval.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED required. College Degree preferred.
• Paralegal certificate strongly preferred (education or minimum of one (1) year of work in related area will also be considered).

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:

• The ability to work independently and prioritize and manage ongoing projects and claims independently.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and master tasks and terms efficiently, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook).

Essential Functions:

• Process writs of execution, garnishment, and child support orders from various jurisdictions in a timely manner.
• Place account holds as required and notify customer of holds.
• Provide monthly status reports of outstanding records requests.
• Process requests such as Subpoenas, IRS summonses, Search Warrants, IRS levies and other documentation received from governmental entities.
• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys as needed.
• Handle communications with branches, other departments, customers, outside counsel and all other incoming calls.
• Prepare and maintain departmental files in accordance with established procedure.
• Perform legal research.
• Assist in production and maintenance of invoices, reimbursement requests and other budgeting documentation.
• Receive and sort mail, maintain daily calendar, log documents, scan, and manage department files.
• Review and process Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Court Orders and Estates for bank customers in accordance with relevant state law.
• 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 Dollar Bank's risk management program. Compliance with regulatory laws and company procedures is a required component of all position descriptions.