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Citi

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Belfast

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in a corporate legal setting, strong organizational and communication skills, project management knowledge, and an understanding of the financial services industry.
  • You will support legal operations, manage complex tasks, analyze matters, liaison with teams, and assist with billing or settlements, all while meeting tight deadlines.

Requirements

  • Experience working in corporate legal department, law firm, financial services, consulting, technology firm or related industry.
  • Must have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, exceptional verbal communication and listening skills.
  • Project management knowledge.
  • Understanding of the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

  • Support activities related to legal operations, technology, budget, expenses, risk and controls, litigation, settlements or administration.
  • Perform varied work requests from multiple sources that may be complex in character and have tight deadlines.
  • Execute tasks associated with programs and projects.
  • Provide analysis of matters in support of resolution of situations or to formulate an approach.
  • Liaise with other control and functional business in support of project initiatives.
  • May be responsible for billing or legal settlements.
  • Works closely with the team’s manager to complete tasks assigned.

FAQs

What is the role of a Legal Support Specialist at Citi?

The Legal Support Specialist provides legal support to the Citi Legal team by executing legal programs and projects, assisting with process improvements, and providing legal tech support solutions.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have experience working in a corporate legal department, law firm, financial services, consulting, technology firm, or related industry, along with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and project management knowledge.

What are the key responsibilities of the Legal Support Specialist?

Key responsibilities include supporting legal operations, performing complex work requests, executing tasks for programs and projects, providing analysis to resolve situations, liaison with other control and functional businesses, and possibly handling billing or legal settlements.

Is there an emphasis on teamwork in this role?

Yes, the role involves closely working with the team’s manager and liaising with other control and functional businesses to complete assigned tasks.

What benefits does Citi offer to employees?

Citi offers a competitive base salary, generous holiday allowance, discretional annual performance-related bonuses, private medical insurance, employee assistance programs, pension plans, paid parental leave, special discounts, and access to learning and development resources.

Can I work from home?

Yes, Citi offers a hybrid working model that allows for up to 2 days of remote work per week.

Is Citi committed to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels comfortable and empowered.

What kind of projects will I be involved in as a Legal Support Specialist?

You will be involved in various projects related to legal operations, technology, risk and controls, litigation administration, and possibly billing or settlements.

Is prior knowledge of the financial services industry necessary?

Yes, an understanding of the financial services industry is required for this role.

How does Citi support employee wellness?

Citi offers best-in-class benefits to ensure employees are well, live well, and save well, along with resources for personal development and mental health support through the Employee Assistance Program.

Citi

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1998
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Citigroup Inc. or Citi is an American multinational investment bank and financial services corporation headquartered in New York City. Citi's operation is to provide financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Core activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing the capital markets.

Benefits

  • Live Well, Stay Healthy

    Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.

  • Paid parental leave

    We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That’s why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world.

  • Save well, for now and your future

    We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future.

  • Keep learning

    Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.

  • Be well, take time off

    We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life, including generous paid time off packages.

  • Support Your Community

    We offer our employees resources and tools to volunteer in the communities in which they live and work. In 2019, Citi employee volunteers contributed more than 1 million volunteer hours around the world.