Paralegal

Federated Hermes; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

Paid vacation and parental leave

Volunteer day

Professional networking opportunities

Job summary

Federated Hermes is offering a Paralegal position located in Pittsburgh, PA, or Warrendale, PA. The role involves providing legal support to counsel, mutual funds, and committees. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and excellent communication skills.

Benefits include a competitive compensation package, paid time off, and professional development opportunities in a hybrid work environment. Knowledge of securities and mutual funds will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate is a plus.
• Prior business experience is essential.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal services to legal counsel and internal committees.
• Support the firm’s domestic and offshore mutual funds and operating companies.
• Maintain quality under pressure while managing multiple priorities.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Organizational and time-management skills

Knowledge of securities and mutual fund products

Comfort applying AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe

Windows/PC operating systems

Job description

Federated Hermes Career Opportunity #9724

We have a new opportunity for a Paralegal located in Pittsburgh, PA or Warrendale, PA.

What You’ll Do

The Paralegal for the Board Relations Department is responsible for providing paralegal services to legal counsel, the firm’s domestic and offshore mutual funds and operating companies, as well as certain internal committees to meet regulatory and business requirements.

The Expertise We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate is plus
• Prior business experience
• Comfort applying AI tools responsibly to support daily work tasks
• Knowledge of securities and mutual fund products is a plus
• Proficient with Windows/PC operating systems and standard business applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients, regulators, vendors, and all levels of staff
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing deadlines, and maintain quality under pressure

Our Investment in You

We believe our employees are our most important asset! Therefore, we offer benefits programs designed to help you and your family thrive, training programs to advance your professional development and opportunities for you to give back to the community. Our offerings include:

• A competitive total compensation package, including bonus programs designed to recognize and incentivize our employees to do their best every day
• Time off programs including paid vacation, parental leave and a volunteer day to help you stay healthy and connected to the things that are important
• Opportunities to expand your professional network within the firm and the community through participation in programs such as the Women in Investing Employee Resource Business Group and the University Ambassador Program.
• Location – Pittsburgh, PA or Warrendale, PA (hybrid in‑office schedule)

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EOE – Including Disability / Vets

Federated Hermes is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to Federated Hermes. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, Federated Hermes will also comply with applicable government contractor obligations, including ensuring veterans and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities consistent with current federal, state and local laws and regulations. Federated Hermes will also make reasonable accommodations for the religious practices of beliefs of applicants and employees, as well as for mental health or physical disability needs.