Paralegal

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
·  2+ years of prior paralegal experience OR relevant Woodforest Banking experience required.

Formal Education & Certification:
·  Paralegal certification is preferred.
·  Associates degree or higher preferred.

Work Status:
·  Full-time.

Supervisory Responsibility:
·  None.

Travel:
·  0% - negligible travel is expected.

Working Conditions:
·  Conditions involve lifting no more than ten pounds, sitting most of the time, but may involve walking, moving, or standing for brief periods, and occasionally lifting and carrying articles like files, ledgers, folders, etc.

Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Woodforest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans.

Strong Culture built on our Core Values: Integrity, Ownership, Service and Community. It’s not just talk. We walk the walk, from the CEO to front-line employees.

Be an Owner and take control of your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), where your hard work translates into real ownership and an opportunity to share in the growth of Woodforest.

401(k) Company Match

Woodforest adds 50₵ for each $1 you save (up to 6% eligible pay), which is used to purchase Woodforest stock each month.

Opportunities for Long-Term Growth

Take advantage of growth opportunities and professional development to advance in your career.

Banking Products & Services providing convenience, financial savings, and enhanced support to help you achieve your financial goals.

Competitive Base Pay and regular compensation reviews to ensure you continue to earn competitive pay.

Medical Coverage from the first day of the month following your date of hire at an affordable cost!

Long-Term Disability & Life, AD&D Insurance 100% paid for by Woodforest plus other benefits that will help ensure you and your family are confident and well-prepared for whatever comes your way.

Well-being Program (Employee Assistance Program) that helps you take care of your physical, mental, and financial health.

Resource Champions are available to connect you to comprehensive services including expert banking, wealth planning, ESOP, health & wellness programs, impactful community involvement & financial literacy education.

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Take the next step toward your new career today!

Become a part of the diverse and inclusive team within our nationally recognized award-winning Bank that is one of the strongest in the nation. Woodforest National Bank is privately owned, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan is the largest shareholder. We focus on building relationships and discovering opportunities to better serve our communities and understand the financial needs of every customer we serve. At Woodforest we care and prove it by volunteering with local charities and foodbanks to give back to the communities we serve. By joining Woodforest you will become a part of one of the largest employee-owned banks in the country!

The Paralegal position provides support to the Bank’s Legal Counsel Department by performing administrative duties, assisting with case management, preparing and filing certain legal documents, maintaining a legal filing system for the department, and preparing department reports.

Key Responsibilities:
·  Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department by responding to calls, scheduling meetings for attorneys, communicating with other departments throughout the Bank, maintaining calendars, preparing reports, and performing other tasks.
·  Administrative tasks such as copying, scanning, emailing, and scheduling calendar appointments.
·  Assists attorneys’ fact investigations and with preparation of certain legal documents such as nondisclosure agreements, forms, briefs, pleadings, contracts, etc.
·  Assists attorneys when new matters come into the department.
·  Performs other job-related duties or special projects assigned.

Competencies Required:
·  High level of attention to detail with a view to thoroughness and accuracy.
·  Ability and willingness to act with discretion and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
·  Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload, multi-task, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and strong attention to detail.
·  Ability to manage multiple projects, monitor and track progress, and follow-up as needed.
·  Post-college writing skills with a strong command of the English language including excellent grammar, spelling and punctuation.
·  Excellent oral communication skills, customer service, and relationship management skills; ability to foster effective business partnerships with a variety of internal and external parties at all levels.
·  Ability and willingness to communicate and handle stressful situations in a professional, calm and courteous manner, using tact and discretion.
·  Highly developed skills in time and task management.
·  Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).