Paralegal

This position is located at our Billings, MT Downtown Tower branch.

What’s Important to You
We know your career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life. That’s why we designed our compensation and benefits package to provide employees and their families with as much choice as possible.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.
• Child Care Assistance Program for eligible dependent(s).
• Exercise reimbursement program for employees.
• The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve and why we want YOU to be a part of it.

We encourage you to apply. Reach for what you want and tell us why your work ethic and willingness to learn make you a natural fit for #TeamFirstInterstate.
 

SUMMARY
The Paralegal assists the Legal Department by preparing a variety of legal documents and performing legal research, which requires knowledge of legal requirements and the financial services industry. This position will assist on a variety of matters related to corporate governance, litigation, complex transactions, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, this position will also perform specifically delegated legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides legal support to the in-house Legal Department.
• Assists with legal department operational matters including invoice management; works closely with outside counsel billing departments.
• Organizes documents required in connection with regulatory or legal proceedings.
• Conducts fact gathering interviews and documents research.
• Issues and maintains litigation holds;
• Assists with the gathering of information in response to discovery requests and similar inquiries.
• Files annual reports and monitors state requirements for company and subsidiaries.
• Assists General Counsel in preparing closing documents and handling other matters in connection with M&A transactions.
• Assists in maintaining corporate records.
• Assists in preparing agendas, resolutions, minutes, consents, certifications, and other corporate governance documents.
• Assists with securities-related filings, including Forms 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, proxy statements, and Section 13 and 16 filings.
• Assists in coordinating all aspects of Board of Directors and annual shareholder meetings, including meeting agendas and distribution of materials, as well as logistical and administrative arrangements.
• Assists in designing and administering corporate policies and procedures.
• Assists with various compliance matters.
• Drafts legal correspondence.
• Assists in developing databases, presentations, spreadsheets, and other online applications related to the work of the legal department.
• Works with members of the Executive Team and Senior Leadership Team in providing information and materials related to matters referenced above.
• Meets deadlines under tight time frames with multiple ongoing projects.
• Works cross-functionally across the company as a liaison for the legal team.

QUALIFICATIONS
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including communicating orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner, and communicating effectively with internal and external colleagues with a variety of personalities and viewpoints.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Associate's Degree or paralegal certification required
• 1-3 years experience in a paralegal role or executive administrative assistant role preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

• Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently
• Lifting - Occasionally (up to 10 lbs)
• Sitting - Frequently
• Overtime - Subject to business need
• Noise Level - Moderate
• Typical Work Hours - M-F (8-5)
• Regular and Predictable Attendance - Required