WSFS Bank · 2 hours ago
Legal Analyst I
Wilmington, DE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$48K/yr - $80K/yr
1+ years expWSFS Bank is a locally headquartered bank and wealth management company that values inclusivity and community support. The Legal Analyst will ensure compliance with state and federal laws while processing legal documents and provide support to the branch network, requiring the ability to evaluate information and risk in real time.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Process garnishments/writs of execution (tax and civil) and child support levies/liens accurately, timely, and in adherence with all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations
Research and analyze whether it is appropriate to honor garnishment/writ/levy and whether available accounts can be garnished
Charge customer accounts the proper fee where required
Freeze customer accounts as necessary and debit customer accounts to pay garnishment/levy when required
Draft appropriate responses and send required correspondence to requesting parties and customers
Utilize and appropriately update the WSFS legal documents processing application to accurately reflect actions taken and the status of a particular writ/garnishment/lien/levy
Communicate with all parties involved (internal and external) regarding inquiries concerning these document types
Answer legal-banking inquiries from branch Associates. The areas of inquiry from branch Associates include but are not limited to: check endorsements, review of business documentation, approval for account closures, research, review and approval of estate documentation and various types of court orders/documents, assistance with special account titling, trust accounts, powers of attorney (researching state law where applicable), etc
Research answers to legal-banking questions using internal and external resources, evaluate and mitigate low to medium risk to the bank, and make appropriate recommendations/decisions
Take primary responsibility for monitoring and responding (or assigning to team members as appropriate) questions sent to the Legal Department email mailbox and Legal hotline
Provide occasional general administrative support (opening and distributing mail)
Assist in special projects and tasks for the department as directed
Qualification
Required
Associate/Bachelor's degree or minimum of one year of legal documents processing experience, preferably in banking or financial services industry required
Understanding of legal terminology required
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Excellent typing skills
Ability to operate effectively under pressure, work independently, and provide advice/make decisions as appropriate
Ability to deal discreetly with confidential information
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact professionally with customers, attorneys, governmental agencies and bank Associates
Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight time constraints
Preferred
Knowledge of bank records, bank products and retrieval procedures preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
A 401(k) plan
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs)
Wellness programs
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Vacation and other paid time off
Sick leave in accordance with applicable state laws
Paid holidays
Company
WSFS Bank
WSFS Bank is the seventh oldest, continuously-operating bank in the United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$200M2025-12-09Post Ipo Debt· $200M
1986-12-05IPO
Leadership Team
A
Alyson Beasley Bradley
SVP/Chief Auditor
Brooke Moyer
SVP & Director of Loan Syndications
Recent News
2025-11-05
2025-11-03
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