Senior Paralegal – Strategic Investments & Wealth
| Company | TIAA |
|---|---|
| Location | Dallas, TX, USA, New York, NY, USA |
| Salary | $36.81 – $55.34 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience working as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Law Clerk
Responsibilities
- Gathers and analyzes legal research such as statutes, regulations, decisions, case filings, articles, and other documents.
- Keeps track of, prepares and files federal and/or state regulatory filings in a timely and accurate manner.
- Reviews and edits legal documents (e.g., contracts, agreements, pleadings, business communications, etc.) to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Applies strong understanding of applicable practice areas, as well as federal and state regulatory issues/processes, to provide efficient and accurate paralegal services.
- Develops, and may recommend, alternative approached to operational issues of low to moderate complexity in order to minimize business risks.
- Processes, analyzes, and summarizes more complex legal proceedings for attorneys.
- Reviews corporate documents for compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Monitors and analyzes legislative/regulatory developments that affect the company’s products and services.
- Coordinates with business partners, outside counsel, and other vendors as needed to obtain and provide needed information, manage litigation, and handle other legal filings and projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience working as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Law Clerk
- Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification
- Financial services industry experience
- Previous experience as a paralegal working for a law firm or in-house corporate law department
- Working understanding of corporate/securities/asset management law
- Strong attention to detail, responsiveness, and ability to take the initiative
- Ability to prioritize and handle numerous competing demands in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment, frequently under urgent deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as a team-ability to work with people directly and indirectly