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CardWorks · 14 hours ago

Legal Coordinator

Nassau County, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$22/hr - $25/hr

CardWorks is a diversified consumer finance service provider focused on building meaningful relationships. The Legal Coordinator will support the Legal Business Unit by managing state licensing programs, preparing legal documents, and providing general administrative support to the legal team.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Interacts with colleagues and leadership in a professional and courteous manner while ensuring that deadlines are met

Supports the maintenance and renewal of state licenses on behalf of various CardWorks entities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations

Assist in partnering with management in the Finance, Collections, and Recovery areas to ensure accuracy of collection activity information submitted for annual reports

Assists with the annual filings and tax fees (or comparable state term) necessary for the maintenance of Secretary of State Certificates of Authority

Monitors and tracks licensing deliverable deadlines via SharePoint

Manages submissions of state license updates along with appropriate payment for paper renewals for those that are not in the “Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (“NMLS”)

Assists with the gathering of requested documentation in response to state license exams/audits

Coordinates display and accessibility of physical licenses across all CardWorks locations

Remains knowledgeable and informed of current state requirements for licensing purposes

Annual review of licensing procedures and creation of new procedures as needed

Assists with vetting and application process for new control officers and branch managers as required by licensing state authorities

Provides support to paralegal team by monitoring workflows including, subpoenas, consumer complaint response reviews and routing registered agent filings

Performs general office duties to support the overall function of the Legal Business Unit

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial services licensingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordConsumer credit regulationsLegal document familiarityOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detailAdaptability

Required

Associate's degree required, bachelor's degree preferred

Strong/Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word expertise required

Self-starter who seeks out learning and information to perform the work

Able to work independently and as a cooperative member of the team

Ability to follow instructions and confident in seeking clarification or guidance as necessary

Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion with respect to sensitive information

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and MS365 including Teams

Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines

Excellent organizational skills with close attention to detail

Demonstrates a courteous and professional demeanor

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to effectively and professionally work with different leveled roles

Demonstrates adaptability in supporting evolving business needs and priorities

Strives to gain knowledge of the company and business operations, particularly those impacting licensing and regulatory compliance

Demonstrates creativity and enthusiasm to enhance departmental processes

Preferred

Experience with financial services licensing process strongly preferred

Familiar with basic consumer credit regulations a plus

Prior exposure to legal work or experience supporting a legal department or law firm work is a plus

Familiarity with legal documents, terminology and licensing related filings is a plus

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision (plus much more)

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Wellness Programs

Group Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick Days and bank Holidays

Employee Engagement Activities including Employee Appreciation Day, DEI Employee Resource Groups, Corporate Social Responsibility, Service Recognition