Paralegal II - Litigation
$83,000–$100,000 year
On-site · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States or Richmond, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Paralegal II - Litigation to support the Truist Legal Department’s Consumer Litigation Team. The paralegal will partner with attorneys and fellow paralegals to defend consumer-lending matters, including deposit transactions, mortgage/retail lending, and collections/recovery. Responsibilities include independent legal research, analysis and summaries, coordinating witness interviews, supporting matter management and docket maintenance, drafting and reviewing moderately complex legal documents (pleadings, correspondence, contracts), summarizing events and depositions, designing and maintaining workflow tools and databases, maintaining files, and providing guidance to less-experienced staff. The role emphasizes strong communication, organizational, and leadership abilities, with collaboration across internal/external clients and outside counsel. A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 5+ years of related experience are required; paralegal certification or designation is preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an American Bar Association approved curriculum or equivalent education; or paralegal training program; or paralegal certification; or prior experience
- Five or more years of related legal or financial experience
- Strong understanding of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures
- Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to identify and define issues, establish facts, analyze complex information, and develop substantiated conclusions with minimal supervision
- Strong communication skills with the ability to express complex facts and legal principles clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Strong knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of legal research and writing with demonstrated proficiency in online legal research
- Creative problem-solving skills with ability to identify and resolve complex problems in a timely manner seeking input of others as needed
- Strong leadership and relationship management skills with the ability to positively influence others and achieve desired results
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet multiple deadlines
- Ability to manage numerous projects that require interaction with multiple attorneys, departments, and internal and external clients, including managers
- Strong organizational and project management skills; attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products
- Preferred Qualifications: Certified Legal Assistant designation or have passed the Paralegal Advanced Competency Examination
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