Apply on Employer Site

U.S. Century Bank · 2 weeks ago

Corporate Paralegal & Executive Assistant to the Chief Risk Officer

Doral,FL,US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

U.S. Century Bank is a community bank committed to building lasting relationships and strengthening communities. They are seeking a Corporate Paralegal and Executive Assistant to the Chief Risk Officer to provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to the Risk Management and Compliance Division, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while assisting with various administrative tasks.

BankingCommunitiesFinancial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Provides high-level administrative support to the Chief Risk Officer, including calendar management, travel arrangements, and expense reporting

Assists with presentations, reports, and meeting materials for task force, executive, committee and board-level discussions

Act as a liaison between the Chief Risk Officer and internal/external stakeholders

Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Manages communications, including drafting correspondence and requests for approvals

Review, process, and respond to subpoenas, writs of garnishment, tax liens/levies, notices of hold/freeze, summons, legal complaints, court orders and litigation-related documents in compliance with applicable laws, internal policies and procedures

Coordinate and manage document production for service of process, litigation, court and/or regulatory inquiries

Uses technology solutions to perform duties, including document management, core banking systems, eDiscovery, secured file transfer, among others

Maintains accurate and complete records of service of process for audit trail

Manages and tracks legal matters to ensure timely disposition of official response

Ensure service of process is compliant with internal policies and procedures, and in compliance with applicable regulations

Support corporate governance functions, including preparing and/or reviewing minutes for Board and/or Committee meetings, drafting resolutions, certification, attestation documents, special memos, administering corporate governance portal and the corporate whistleblower portal

Supports the maintenance of complete and accurate corporate records

Assists with annual entity filings and state registration requirements

Coordinates notarization of corporate resolutions, attestations and other corporate documents

Assists the Supervisor in drafting official correspondence for external or internal stakeholders

Conduct legal research and summarize findings related to statutory and federal legal requirements applicable to the Companies

Works closely with Supervisor, collaborates with Corporate Counsel and business areas to identify and mitigate legal risks

Provides support on special legal projects and initiatives

Assists the Supervisor in drafting official correspondence for state and federal regulators

Conduct regulatory research and summarize findings related to banking, consumer compliance, contract and business law

Works closely with Supervisor, collaborates with Corporate Counsel and business areas to identify and mitigate regulatory risks

Provides support on special regulatory projects and initiatives

Assist in policy development, review and implementation to support the Bank’s risk management, compliance, corporate governance and legal framework

Assist with preparation of management reports to facilitate the effective tracking and oversight of corporate and legal matters

Assists with special projects and initiatives that may be assigned

Assists with the preparation, review, risk scoring, and general recordkeeping of contracts

Assists in the maintenance of centralized records for NDA and other contracts

Support with distribution of contracts for eSignatures (Docusign)

Serves as designated backup to the Corporate Secretary and Administrative Corporate Secretary, performing essential duties to ensure continuity of corporate governance and legal affairs during vacations and/or personal sick days

Qualification

Paralegal experienceFlorida banking lawsContract draftingMS Office proficiencyNotary PublicAnalytical skillsBilingual (English/Spanish)Attention to detailTime managementWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Associate's (A.S.) or Bachelor's (B.S.) degree from an accredited university

Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of paralegal experience, preferably within a financial institution, corporate legal department, or law firm with a banking practice

Strong understanding of Florida state and federal banking laws and procedures

Experience handling subpoenas, writs, and other legal process matters

Experience interacting with attorneys, regulators or responding to legal inquiries

Experience drafting, reviewing contracts and corporate records

Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Strong time management skills

Strong written and verbal communications skills

Analytical, problem-solving, and research skills, with strong attention to detail

Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment

Ability to present complex information and analyses in a concise manner

Ability to relate well with others and quickly create a working rapport

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proficient level in MS Office applications, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams

Knowledge of BSA/AML and consumer compliance regulations, including the Right to Financial Privacy Act

Effective verbal, written communication and presentation skills, including ability to read, analyze, and interpret common business, banking, and legal documents

Able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, internal customers, or external stakeholders, conforming to adopted service and communication standards

Regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability, and promptness

Must be South Florida resident