About the role

  • Paralegal providing critical support in legal services for small business workout and consumer collections at Wells Fargo. Handling substantial legal research under attorney supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support to a specialized area within the Legal Department using a high degree of analytical, communication and organizational skills
  • Support Small Business Workout
  • Support Consumer Collections
  • Research and resolve issues and matters which may involve substantial legal or factual complexity, through detailed research and examination of documentation and factual investigation
  • Provide substantiation and background for specific client inquiries, claims, disputes, cases and proceedings under the direction of an attorney
  • Present recommendations and exercise some independent judgement while developing specialty expertise
  • Identify issues in area of expertise and work independently on complex assignments without direct supervision
  • Prepare agreements, documents and pleadings, and provide research and background information under the direction of an attorney
  • Collaborate, consult, and provide information with Legal Department attorneys and staff, outside counsel and collaborate with line of business
  • Maintain good matter management by regularly updating case information in the database, ensuring all required fields are accurately completed, and adhering to division protocols
  • Communicate with government entities as needed
  • Assist with projects as needed

Requirements

  • 2+ years of Paralegal experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • Experience in litigation
  • Knowledge and understanding of credit/consumer Lending and Collection experience
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
  • Strong research skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement

Job title

Paralegal

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$33 - $55 per hour

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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