Paralegal

Location

Tampa, FL | United States

Job description

At Grow Financial Federal Credit Union , we believe in service—to our 300,000 members, 600 team members and local communities. We know happy, engaged people provide the best service, so we live by our mantra: Be Bold. Be Great. Have Fun. (Especially the fun part!) We’re not just your average bank . Yes, our work is serious, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Consistently named a Top Workplace by the Tampa Bay Times and a Great Place to Work among 100 Best Medium Workplaces by FORTUNE Magazine®, we cultivate a diverse, collaborative work environment where you can grow personally and professionally. In fact, 94% of our team members say Grow is a   great place to work . And the most common word they use to describe the Grow culture? Family.

Grow Financial is headquartered in Tampa, FL. For remote roles, candidates must be located in the following states:  AL, AZ, AR, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WV, WI, WY.

Some of our Benefits/Perks:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee discount on loans Team members qualify for a discount on consumer and mortgage loans.
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year for full-time team members.
• Paid Time Off 15 days/year & over 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Days Grow provides two bi-annual paid volunteer days to all team members.
• Retirement Benefits (401K) Grow matches up to 8% for team members.
• Growth Potential In-house training department dedicated to helping our team members reach their maximum potential.

Works under the general supervision of the Assistant General Counsel to complete objectives established by the Grow Financial Legal Department. Uses a high level of initiative and discretion in prioritizing work and performing duties that are complex and confidential in nature (including but not limited to, proprietary and privileged documents, member nonpublic personal information, and employee information). Performs contract drafting and review, contract database management and file maintenance, corporate governance matters, litigation support, research, and special projects. The Paralegal will handle competing priorities and will work comfortably will all levels of internal clients and outside legal professionals.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree in paralegal studies or a Bachelor of Arts/Science degree required. Certified Paralegal Credential preferred.
• Five (5) years of demonstrated success in legal support and coordination required, preferably in a financial institution or other financial services company, or in a private law firm.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel, Power Point, Word and graphics skills required.
• Working knowledge of banking laws, contract review and negotiations and SharePoint required.
• Prior Credit Union experience preferred.
• Exposure to a wide range of legal issues and disciplines, ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth financial institution or other financial services company preferred.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, climbing, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and type English.
• Must be able to hear and use a telephone.
• Use of computer requires repetitive keystrokes.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid role. Works remote and reports to Grow HQ in Tampa, FL weekly. Traditional office setting.
• Sedentary role.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disabled

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