Seasonal Paralegal Assistant

Job Type

Full Time Opportunity 

Location: Cupey. PR. 

General Description

Provides support primarily to attorneys; conduct legal and documentary research, including tracking changes in laws and regulations, draft memorandum, summaries, and other relevant documents necessary to accomplish tasks and assist in obtaining and compiling, analyzing and monitoring statistical data from various sources. Will work in a hands-on capacity to identify, preserve, collect, and analyze electronically stored information. Offer support to lawyers in litigation cases, including appearing as a witness in court.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Evaluate cases before referring an attorney to ensure that all documentation is accurate and complete.

· Organize and manage physical and digital documentation: Review and analyze legal documents, such as: contracts, loan documents, deeds, powers of attorney, and affidavits. Document the follow-up and status of the assigned case in the Bank's different systems.

· Prepare communications and legal documents: interrogatories, payment agreements.

· Interact with and support outside counsel in the process of collecting and analyzing evidence.

· Visit law firms for case analysis and review case development if necessary.

· Locate and develop relevant information for a legal case.

· Prepare reports and analyses as requested.

· Answer calls from colleagues and clients about ongoing cases.

· Perform administrative functions of answering the phone, serving clients, preparing letters, coordinating payment agreements, meeting with attorneys for case discussions, and attending hearings or trials as a representative of the Bank.

· Investigate and enforce applicable law as necessary.

· Handle draft letters, legal memoranda, model documents, and other related matters.

· Provide support to the Supervisor in handling audit requests, evaluations, updates of internal procedures, among others.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related fields

Experience

• Minimum 1 year paralegal experience or closely related skills and work experience
• Experience gathering information in a timely manner.
• Experience creating reports and ability to analyze data for management reports.

Certifications / Licenses

Other Qualifications

Know about the regulations and laws. 

· Microsoft Office 365 proficiency: Intermediate level of Excel and Word.

· Proficiency in English and Spanish, both oral and written. 

· Excellent communication and presentation skills.

· Organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. 

· Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork and communication with people from different areas and levels in the organization.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet work deadlines, and maintain a positive attitude.

· Ability to work independently and with little supervision.

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Flexibility to work extended hours, holidays and weekends if necessary.

Values

Additional Requirements

The information provided here is only a general guide as to the nature of the position and does not constitute an exact description of the goals, tasks, duties and responsibilities of the position. The specific details of each position are described in the employee’s performance evaluation.

Base Salary & Benefits

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