Legal Assistant
Location: Amherst, New York
Description: First Niagara is at the momment seeking for Legal Assistant right now, this occupation will be dwelled in New York. Further informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Technical/Functional Skills:
Strong proficiency in MS Office.
Able to operate standard office equipment such as photocopiers, fax machines, computer and calculator.
Knowledge of th! e principles and procedures of legal research.
Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical and typographical or spelling errors.
Ability to read, comprehend and analyze a variety of correspondence, law material, federal and state legal documents and other related written material on a continual basis.
Competencies:
Ability to work accurately and effectively in a highly confidential, detail and result oriented environment with frequent interruptions. Attention to detail is essential in this position.
Effective interpersonal, customer service and communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of bank personnel, board members and regulators.
Must be self motivated and be capable of working both independently and as well as in a team.
Effective project management, presentation and organization skills.
Knowledge of Westlaw.
Education/Experience/Certifications/Licenses:
AAS in Parale! gal Studies required or equivalent credit hours (48â€'50) in a! paralegal certificate program, Baccalaureate Degree in Paralegal Studies preferred; or Baccalaureate Degree in a related field of study coupled with actual paralegal work experience as indicated in the experience section below.
3 years related paralegal work experience. Knowledge and experience in consumer lending or financial services industry preferred.
Job Description:
Major Purpose:
Reporting directly to an Assistant General Counsel, the incumbent will be responsible for providing administrative assistance to the First Niagara attorneys and paralegal that provide legal support to Consumer Retail Services, and will interact with internal customers and outside legal counsel in this position. The incumbent will handle legal and factual data compilation and analysis, review customer account information, draft legal documents, convey routine legal information under supervision, and perform certain clerical tasks.
Major Function! s:
Perform various administrative functions including file management and administration, maintain calendars of attorneys and coordinate meetings, manage publication subscriptions and the Westlaw relationship, assist in processing invoices, prioritize and route incoming calls and correspondence and respond to or forward to appropriate department as necessary.
Maintain working knowledge of internal banking procedures and apply legal requirements governing banking transactions to ensure customer specific inquiries are addressed in a manner which is compliant under applicable state and federal law and best mitigate risk to the Bank.
Conduct routine and specific legal and factual research and data compilation as it relates to customer inquiries and complaints and lawsuits.
Manage contract database, enter contracts into the database, notify contract managers of termination or renewal, review contracts with business units as needed and ensure the database is u! p to date and accurate.
Draft correspondence, responses to qualifie! d written requests and customer complaints, and various legal documents such as affidavits, agreements, and releases.
State:
New York
City:
Amherst
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to First Niagara.
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This occupation will be started on: Fri, 10 May 2013 14:43:26 GMT