Senior Paralegal

U.S. Bank; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) and retirement plan

Paid vacation

Up to 11 paid holidays

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking an advanced paralegal to conduct legal research, prepare and manage complex legal documents, and support high-priority matters with a high degree of independence.

You will collaborate with attorneys, leverage internal and external resources, and apply specialized knowledge to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule with in-office presence of 3+ days per week and potential remote days, supporting

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification from an accredited program, or equivalent degree or experience.

Responsibilities

• Advanced paralegal tasks including legal research and preparation of complex documents.
• Work under limited supervision applying extensive knowledge of legal principles and procedures.
• May represent attorney in executing on legal matters and advise where appropriate.
• Determine and use internal and external resources for cases.
• Possess specialization in a legal field or advisory capacity.

Skills

Legal research

Document preparation

File management

Advisory capacity

Education

Paralegal certification

Job description

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

Join a dynamic legal team where your expertise and problem-solving skills will make a meaningful impact. In this advanced-level paralegal role, you will conduct legal research, prepare and manage complex legal documents, and support a wide range of high-priority legal matters with a high degree of independence. You'll collaborate with attorneys, leverage internal and external resources, and apply your specialized knowledge to help drive successful outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional who enjoys taking ownership, serving as a trusted advisor, and contributing to a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Job Description

• Advanced level paralegal responsible for legal research, preparation of legal documents, file management and tasks that are broad and may be of a complex nature.
• Works under limited supervision applying an extensive knowledge of principles, practices and procedures. May represent attorney in executing on legal matters.
• Ability to determine and use appropriate internal and external resources.
• Likely to have a field of specialization.
• May act in an advisory capacity.

Basic Qualifications

• Paralegal certification from an accredited program, or equivalent degree or experience.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Five to eight years of relevant experience
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Strong commitment to client service
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to organize and manage a large volume of detailed tasks
• We are proud that U.S. Bank has been recognized as a World’s Most Ethical Company® by the Ethisphere Institute and has been named the #1 Most Admired Superregional Bank by Fortune magazine.

Successful candidates for a position in the U.S. Bank Law Division support U.S. Bank’s core values, which guide what we do every day:

• We do the right thing.
• We power potential.
• We stay a step ahead.
• We draw strength from diversity.
• We put people first.

In the U.S. Bank Law Division, we honor those values through our mission: “we guide our clients to remarkable results with expert legal counsel.”

Our commitment is evident in the work we do, not only for the Bank, but for our communities. The Law Division has received several awards for its pro bono contributions, including the Minnesota Corporate Pro Bono Council’s “Excellence in Pro Bono Award,” and we encourage our legal professionals to contribute time and expertise to pro bono work as part of their role. In addition, the Law Division has been recognized for its leadership and engagement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about theE-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $30.29 - $40.38

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.