Specialist, Paralegal II

BNY; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY invites applications for the Specialist, Paralegal II position in Pittsburgh, PA. This role involves supporting the legal team for US Asset Servicing, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys by conducting research. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have a minimum of three years of paralegal experience, preferably in financial services.

The selected applicant will have excellent organizational and communication skills, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office. BNY values diversity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience working as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and requests efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support the US Asset Servicing business line legal team with servicing investment funds.
• Assist attorneys in providing legal services to the Asset Servicing business.
• Draft, review, and revise legal agreements and correspondence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Research skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certification from an accredited institution

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal research databases

iManage

Job description

BNY invites applications for the position of Specialist, Paralegal II in our Legal Department.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY.

Job Responsibilities

• Supporting the US Asset Servicing business line legal team that has responsibility for servicing registered and unregistered investment funds, investment managers, banks and other financial institutions, public funds, insurance clients, employee benefit trusts, endowments and foundations and other institutional asset owners and supporting BNY’s businesses that develop and license software products and offer related professional services.
• Assist attorneys in providing legal services to the Asset Servicing business.
• Draft, review, and revise legal agreements and correspondence specific to Asset Servicing.
• Assist with drafting, filing and maintaining department form agreements.
• Process client requests by obtaining relevant information and asking pertinent questions.
• With general oversight, conduct fact‑finding and legal or regulatory research and prepare findings for review by attorneys.
• Support outside counsel engagements, by arranging critical exchange of information and reviewing incoming documents for relevance and proper dispensation.
• Maintain, organize and update document files and electronic documentation systems to ensure all documents are easily accessible and to preserve and protect confidential client and firm information (prior experience using iManage is a plus).
• Communicate with internal and external clients, outside counsel and other BNY stakeholders.
• Perform administrative tasks as requested such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and handling special projects.
• Contribute to achievement of firm and department objectives.

Qualifications

• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple tasks and requests simultaneously with efficiency, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and deadlines, excellent organization skills and ensuring all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain composure and professionalism while handling high volumes of work and tight deadlines.
• Excellent research, writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases.
• Team player, cooperative attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to function independently.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, self‑motivated and high work standards.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Paralegal certification from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience working as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal department, preferably supporting financial services.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, females, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.