Paralegal II - Litigation

The Truist Legal Department is looking for a smart, experienced paralegal with strong research and litigation support skills to join the Litigation group. The candidate will be responsible for partnering with the attorneys and paralegals on the Consumer Litigation Team to proactively and strategically defend Truist on consumer litigation, working on a variety of matters, including claims relating to deposit transactions, consumer lending (mortgage and retail), and collections/recovery activities.

What You Will Do

The candidate will be responsible for utilizing a strong knowledge of consumer litigation, legal processes, and matter management to independently research matters, provide analysis and summaries, coordinate and participate in witness interviews and provide overall coordination and support in managing a docket of matters.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is an excellent opportunity for a team-oriented paralegal who is looking to take on important responsibilities in a purpose-driven company.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability
• accidental death and dismemberment
• tax-preferred savings accounts
• 401k plan
• vacation
• sick days
• paid holidays
• defined benefit pension plan
• restricted stock units
• deferred compensation plan