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US Tech Solutions · 2 weeks ago

Senior Legal Specialist

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. They are seeking a Senior Legal Specialist responsible for managing legal order processing, ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations, and overseeing departmental operations in the manager's absence.

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Responsibilities

Perform immediate account searches in response to complex Specialty Order cases using system data to determine account information, balances, and client relationships. Promptly review legal documents and make case-by-case decisions, assuming full responsibility for securing funds
Identify and immediately place appropriate holds or freezes on accounts by applying applicable Federal and State statutes in conjunction with court-mandated instructions. Determine the dollar amount to be secured, assess allowable disclosures for sealed or restricted cases, and ensure strict confidentiality. Process immediate turnover of funds or transfer funds to a bank holding account for future remittance
Prepare formal Answers to Complaints on behalf of Key’s Litigation Counsel. Ensure proper filing with courts and all relevant parties. Compose correspondence and disclosures to courts, attorneys, agents, and clients within established deadlines, and complete case-closing procedures per policy
Ensure incoming legal documents are accurately and timely logged into JPex with appropriate commentary for complex cases. Review documents to identify ownership and establish accountability with other business lines impacted by legal actions
Research and respond to SRTS and TCS complaints involving fund releases, working directly with plaintiff and defense attorneys, Legal Department staff, account officers, and business contacts to support case resolution
Act as a departmental risk control point by performing detailed quality reviews on large-dollar orders. Conduct certification reviews on data match files containing confidential client information to ensure proper recipient handling and disclosure
Ensure compliance by processing official bank check requests and timely mailings related to garnishments, levies, executions, and other legal orders in accordance with Federal and State regulations. Maintain full accountability for attachment orders and associated bank risk
Review complex settlement agreements and court orders to identify appropriate accounts and amounts for release. Communicate with attorneys or agents when additional documentation is required. Ensure proper return or turnover of funds as directed
Maintain accurate filing of case folders for efficient retrieval and compliance with record retention requirements. Assist with offsite record preparation
Perform end-of-day APA balancing and imports, identifying and correcting discrepancies to ensure accurate posting
Participate actively in team huddles, staff meetings, and departmental discussions by contributing improvement ideas and recommending procedural enhancements due to legal or compliance changes
Provide departmental backup coverage, assist with new employee training, manage JPex fax distribution, testing, and special projects. Oversee departmental operations in the manager’s absence, including work distribution, exception handling, and escalation
Accurately report daily work volumes and time spent to support departmental statistical reporting and deadlines

Qualification

Legal document processingBanking regulations knowledgeHogan system proficiencyMicrosoft ExcelData entryAttention to detailWritten communicationVerbal communicationAdaptability

Required

Extensive knowledge and experience working with legal documents and system applications such as Hogan, View Direct, CIS, and other customer account data systems
Full understanding of banking products and services; minimum two years' experience in a financial organization preferred
Proven ability to perform monetary transactions accurately and within required timeframes
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to read, interpret, and act on legal documentation effectively
Professional interaction skills with internal and external clients while safeguarding KeyBank's financial risk and confidentiality
Working knowledge of general ledger concepts, including assets, liabilities, revenue, and expense accounts. Experience with debit and credit entries and balancing processes
Exceptional attention to detail in a high-risk, compliance-driven environment
Ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously while maintaining organization and focus under pressure
Knowledge of banking regulations and Federal and State laws related to garnishments, IRS and State levies, restraining notices, and orders to withhold
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Lotus Notes for document creation, spreadsheets, reporting, and workflow navigation
Ability to perform high-volume 10-key data entry by touch using a numeric keypad
Adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement and professional client engagement

Company

US Tech Solutions

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US Tech Solutions counted among the largest yet the fastest growing staffing firm; all achieved organically.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (4)
2024 (9)
2023 (13)
2022 (24)
2021 (18)
2020 (14)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Manoj Agarwal
Chief Executive Officer
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