Legal Assistant

First Security Bank offers career opportunities for professional, and energetic individuals who foster a culture that values critical thinking, problem solving and who execute operational excellence.

Important Information Regarding Application Process: Please note that we do not accept resumes and encourage applicants to include work history on our formal application available via the "Apply Now" link. *Data from resume cannot be downloaded into application. We invite you to view additional job opportunities at https://www.fsbank.com/about/join-us/.

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, provides a variety of legal support for First Security Bank's legal counsel. This position requires employees to work on-site.

QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION | EXPERIENCE | SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Candidate must be, at minimum, 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED will be required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience or equivalent years of relevant work experience in the legal field preferred.
• Previous experience in electronic filing preferred.
• Past office experience in a law firm is preferred.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, typing, 10-key and utilization of the internet is required.
• Certifications for Microsoft Office programs is highly preferred.
• Willingness to demonstrate Core 5 values with customers and coworkers.

HOURS OF AVAILABILITY: Regularly Scheduled Hours: Approximately 20 Hours per week | Availability between Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm | *Extended working hours may be required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepares drafts of Writs of Garnishment for legal counsel to review and sign and communicates with Research department regarding account holds.
2. Prepares letters to the clerk and manages the spreadsheet of filing dates and deadlines.
3. Manages litigation spreadsheet for outside counsel.
4. Manages subpoena spreadsheet, including date subpoenas received, due dates and other information required.
5. Monitors electronic filing notices.
6. Initial review of responses to subpoenas; correspondence with attorneys with the documents once approved; coordinates with IT to share large files; Bates numbering and redacting of documents.
7. Prepares drafts of Warranty deeds, leases, loan documents for in-house loans to FSB stockholders and other transactional documents for legal counsel to review and approve.
8. Manages all filing, including electronic files on the server; saves all emails to the server in subfiles.
9. Legal research for garnishments, Section 19 concerns, audit issues.
10. Fields miscellaneous phone calls/issues with bank employees as needed.
11. Able to professionally communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written form, with customers, bank management, various officers at the court, law enforcement and administrative agencies.
12. Able to stay focused on numerous details and maintain a high level of accuracy.
13. Adhere to strict privacy regarding customer account information. Maintain customer confidence and protect bank operations by keeping information confidential.
14. Operate computer software and equipment, telephone, scanner and copier. High proficiency in converting word documents to pdfs and electronically filing documents via federal and state court portals. Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Arkansas E-Filing through Arkansas courts and PACER (Federal Court) will be required.
15. Able to hold a valid driver's license, have access to reliable transportation for arriving to work on time, work on-site at assigned location, and a willingness to extend working hours when necessary.
16. Additional duties may be assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

SOFT SKILLS

Foster a culture that values high ethical conduct, critical thinking, problem solving, engagement, teamwork, and provides exceptional service. Establish positive and productive work relationships that provide honest feedback and generate trust.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee must possess sufficient mobility to work in and move about in a standard office setting and sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Substantial time may be spent on the telephone and working on a computer, sitting and/or standing. The employee must have the ability to hear and articulate well enough to carry on a normal conversation, both in person and over the telephone. Visual abilities required by this job include the ability to read materials in either a printed format or on a computer screen. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds.

The work environment described here is representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MENTAL DEMANDS

The duties of this position require the ability to maintain attention to detail and complete work projects accurately in a short amount of time, despite interruptions. The employee must be able to interact with customers/coworkers in a calm and patient manner and maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all situations. The employee must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all situations. The position also requires the ability to read and interpret documents, articulate detailed information, and draft routine written communications.