Senior Paralegal

Federated Hermes; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Volunteer day

Hybrid in-office schedule

Job summary

Federated Hermes is seeking a Senior Paralegal for our Board Relations Department in Pittsburgh, PA or Warrendale, PA, offering a hybrid in-office schedule. You will support legal counsel and funds with paralegal services, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient operations.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, a bachelor’s degree (paralegal certificate a plus), and strong communication, organizational, and AI-enabled efficiency skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate is plus.
• Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and Adobe.
• Willingness to utilize AI tools to promote efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal services to legal counsel, the firm’s funds and operating companies.
• Support internal committees to meet regulatory and business requirements.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external clients, regulators and vendors.
• Maintain accurate documentation and manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Windows/PC proficiency

Microsoft Word

Excel

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe

Job description

Federated Hermes Career Opportunity #9761

We have a new opportunity for a Senior 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
• Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience
• Proficient with Windows/PC operating systems and standard business applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe
• Willingness and ability to utilize and adapt artificial intelligence tools to promote efficiency and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients, regulators, vendors, and all levels of staff
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, professional approach to working independently or part of a team
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing deadlines, and maintain quality under pressure
• Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and sound analytical and problem-solving skills

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)

About Federated Hermes

At Federated Hermes, our goals are to help individuals invest and retire better, to help our clients achieve better risk-adjusted returns, and to contribute to the positive outcomes in the wider world. We pledge to always putting our clients first and to acting responsibly and transparently. Our commitment to active investment has enabled us to become a leading investment manager with $911.6 billion in assets under management; serving investors around the world.

We provide career opportunities that enable our employees to grow and meet their career aspirations while balancing the needs of their personal lives. We offer a collaborative environment that promotes doing things the right way and always with integrity, sharing ideas to drive positive change, and following through on our commitments. We are motivated by a higher purpose and always consider the impact of our work. We promote teamwork and foster a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where unique perspectives, ideas and experiences are recognized and appreciated for the contributions they bring.

Federated Hermes, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with a professional environment.

Only those candidates in whom we have an interest will be contacted.

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

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.