Paralegal - FlexStaff

Internal Revenue Service; New York; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major government agency is seeking a Temporary Paralegal for a remote position to support its Legal/Compliance department. Responsibilities include legal research, document preparation, and assisting with litigation. Candidates should possess a strong background in legal support, with a preference for those experienced in financial sectors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience providing legal support, preferably in financial institutions.
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advice for operational matters related to legal compliance.
• Draft and proofread legal documents, including memos and presentations.
• Assist with litigation and respond to inquiries about legal matters.

Skills

Legal Research

Communication

Analysis

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies

Certificate in Paralegal Studies

Job description

Description

Flexstaff is hiring a Temporary Paralegal for approximately 6 months to join our client's team. We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated paralegal to provide support to the Legal/Compliance department related to a wide array of day-to-day activities.

Pay Range: $30.00-$35.00 hourly

Location: Remote

Responsibilities Include:

• Analyze, research, respond, and otherwise provide support and advice to branch and other
  department requests related to various operational matters, including, but not limited to, powers
  of attorney, trusts, special accounts, account disputes, guardianships, etc.
• Assist with the organization of and response to litigation involving client, act as liaison to
  CUSO partners and outside counsel related to various legal matters, including, but not limited to,
  subpoenas, discovery demands, and other suits and actions commenced against client.
• Assist in researching and gathering information related to and otherwise helping to resolve
  and/or respond to, inquiries of varying complexity, such as reportable events, member
  complaints, and data privacy issues.
• Draft and/or proofread memos, presentations, and other correspondences, as needed.
• Provide support related to policies, procedures, and other legal documents as necessary.
• Assist in monitoring and providing notification regarding changes in laws or regulations impacting
  the credit union.
• Manage the Legal Department’s Outlook mailbox and legal review requests sent to the
  SharePoint site.
• Provide independent advice and feedback related to department efficiencies and workflow
  management

Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies (preferred), Certificate in
paralegal studies (desired)

Experience: 5 or more years of demonstrated experience providing legal support(required),
preferably to financial institutions

Supervisory Responsibility: Has no formal supervisory responsibility but may provide guidance and/or feedback to colleagues (e.g., provides coaching, assigns work, provides input into hiring decisions and evaluating
performance).

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).