Edward Jones
Job Overview
This is a Paralegal I opportunity. The successful candidate will handle matters across multiple workstreams within the Legal Response Team, with an emphasis on third party document requests, court orders, and other Operations-oriented work supporting branches, clients, and the Legal Response Team's Home Office partners. Base pay range : $53,600.00/yr - $88,300.00/yr Hiring Minimum:
$53,600 Hiring Maximum:
$88,300 Responsibilities
Independently analyze and respond appropriately to third party requests for documents and information, court orders, and other requests with support and guidance from Edward Jones attorneys as necessary. Independently analyze legal documents and provide guidance to branches and Home Office associates. Contact and respond professionally to questions from branches, other Divisions, attorneys, government agencies, and other actors. Work efficiently and accurately while accounting for risk and need in a high volume, fast-paced environment. Conduct legal research with guidance from Edward Jones attorneys. Acquire and maintain knowledge regarding the operation of client accounts and firm documents, processes, and systems. Acquire and maintain knowledge of state and federal statutes and requirements pertaining to third party requests for documents (discovery and eDiscovery), conservatorships, guardianships and other relevant matters. Support the management of the Legal Response Team by participating in intake functions, triaging incoming and pending matters, assisting with special projects, and completing high-level administrative tasks as needed. Qualifications
High school education required; college degree and/or paralegal certification preferred. Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience in private practice or in-house environment handling litigation matters required. Financial industry experience preferred. Comfortable using (and learning) technology. Proficient using Microsoft applications and Adobe Acrobat. Exposure to third party legal support applications such as OnIT and Westlaw preferred. Highly organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and adaptable to changing priorities. Self-starter who takes initiative. Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Capacity to work both independently and collaborate in team environment. Commitment to a high level of ethics, professionalism, and confidentiality. Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday. Awards & Accolades At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We\'re proud of our associates\' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received. Check out our U.S. awards and accolades and our Canadian awards and accolades on our Insights & Information pages. About Us Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we\'re privately owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns. Our purpose is to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging. Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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This is a Paralegal I opportunity. The successful candidate will handle matters across multiple workstreams within the Legal Response Team, with an emphasis on third party document requests, court orders, and other Operations-oriented work supporting branches, clients, and the Legal Response Team's Home Office partners. Base pay range : $53,600.00/yr - $88,300.00/yr Hiring Minimum:
$53,600 Hiring Maximum:
$88,300 Responsibilities
Independently analyze and respond appropriately to third party requests for documents and information, court orders, and other requests with support and guidance from Edward Jones attorneys as necessary. Independently analyze legal documents and provide guidance to branches and Home Office associates. Contact and respond professionally to questions from branches, other Divisions, attorneys, government agencies, and other actors. Work efficiently and accurately while accounting for risk and need in a high volume, fast-paced environment. Conduct legal research with guidance from Edward Jones attorneys. Acquire and maintain knowledge regarding the operation of client accounts and firm documents, processes, and systems. Acquire and maintain knowledge of state and federal statutes and requirements pertaining to third party requests for documents (discovery and eDiscovery), conservatorships, guardianships and other relevant matters. Support the management of the Legal Response Team by participating in intake functions, triaging incoming and pending matters, assisting with special projects, and completing high-level administrative tasks as needed. Qualifications
High school education required; college degree and/or paralegal certification preferred. Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience in private practice or in-house environment handling litigation matters required. Financial industry experience preferred. Comfortable using (and learning) technology. Proficient using Microsoft applications and Adobe Acrobat. Exposure to third party legal support applications such as OnIT and Westlaw preferred. Highly organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and adaptable to changing priorities. Self-starter who takes initiative. Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Capacity to work both independently and collaborate in team environment. Commitment to a high level of ethics, professionalism, and confidentiality. Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday. Awards & Accolades At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We\'re proud of our associates\' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received. Check out our U.S. awards and accolades and our Canadian awards and accolades on our Insights & Information pages. About Us Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we\'re privately owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns. Our purpose is to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging. Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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