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American Express

Dec 20

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Sunrise

Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate degree in legal studies or criminal Justice or a related field or paralegal certification.
  • At least 2-3 years as a litigation, regulatory or government Paralegal/ Legal Assistant in a law firm or with a government agency.
  • Experience working with attorneys and managing litigation dockets and attorney calendars.
  • Experience in the preparation of responses to discovery and/or regulatory requests.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of legal terminology and critical thinking skills.
  • Experience specifically understanding and interpreting legal order requests.
  • Experience and understanding of litigation and/or regulatory processes that permits substantive paralegal and attorney interaction.
  • Ability to discern urgent and/or critical matters based on content of relevant legal Order.
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite.
  • Able to work independently and as a team player.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Organized, ability to prioritize and keep of track of and calendar deadlines.
  • Able to quickly train on, navigate, and extract information from a variety of databases and information platforms.
  • Able to work productively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
  • Excellent organization and time management skills.
  • Able to analyze and problem solve.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support to the Senior Paralegal and Counsel in responding to legal orders.
  • Decision and respond to legal orders issued by federal agencies, state and local agencies and private attorneys or pro se litigants.
  • Analyze legal orders for validity issues, objections and promptly escalate the same to the Senior Paralegal for review.
  • Electronically deliver fulfillment records to issuers using technology enhancements or secure email or US mail when required.
  • Ensure official fulfillment records are uploaded case management system or shared drive.
  • Escalate third party legal orders to the Senior Paralegal for review that meet the legal review/escalation procedure.
  • Be responsible for the quality and accuracy of the fulfillment records.
  • Work with Counsel on large, complex or highly confidential subpoena productions.
  • Validate that escalated third party legal orders meet requirements of federal and state RFPA privacy laws prior to release of records.
  • Directly contact issuers of legal orders via phone or email to negotiate for extensions as required.
  • Research court dockets and contact Clerks of the Courts to resolve questions regarding subpoena validity or subpoena issuance.
  • Provide regular updates on the progress of assigned matters to Counsel.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Provide regular or rotating support on quality reviews and fulfillment tasks for other colleagues and other assigned duties and responsibilities as required.
  • Identify and promptly escalate legal or operational risk events to Counsel.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Paralegal - Legal Affairs.

What types of qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must have an Associate degree in legal studies or criminal justice, or a related field, or paralegal certification, along with 2-3 years of experience as a litigation, regulatory, or government paralegal/legal assistant.

What kind of experience is valued for this position?

Experience working with attorneys, managing litigation dockets, preparing responses to discovery and regulatory requests, and interpreting legal order requests is valued.

What skills are important for a candidate to have?

Strong knowledge of legal terminology, critical thinking skills, written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to analyze and problem-solve are important for this role.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for this position is $55,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually, plus bonus and benefits.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Benefits include competitive salaries, bonus incentives, a 6% company match on retirement savings, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, paid parental leave, and access to wellness centers, among others.

Is there an expectation for confidentiality in this role?

Yes, maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information is a key responsibility of this position.

How is the work environment structured?

The work model is flexible, offering hybrid, onsite, or fully virtual arrangements depending on the role and business needs.

What opportunities are there for career development?

American Express provides career development and training opportunities for employees to support their professional growth.

Is American Express an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

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American Express

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1850
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly striving to uphold our powerful backing promise to our customers and each other every day. These beliefs have been our North Star for 170 years as our business transformed – from helping evacuate travelers during World Wars, to ensuring the safety of our customers’ funds during the Great Depression in the U.S., to creating the Shop Small® movement to help small businesses recover from the Financial Crisis, to providing aid to communities impacted by many natural disasters and so much more. For generations, the key to our success has been the determination and resilience of our American Express colleagues. Now, as a globally integrated payments company, we work together to provide customers with access to products, insights and world-class experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Join us and let’s lead the way together.

Culture & Values

  • We Back Our Customers

    Relationships are at the heart of our business. We strive to be essential to our customers by delivering exceptional products, services and experiences every day – and promise to have their backs in everything we do.

  • We Make It Great

    We deliver an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything we do, staying focused on the biggest opportunities to be meaningful to our customers. From our innovative products to our world-class customer service, our customers expect the best—and our teams are proud to deliver it.

  • We Do What’s Right

    Customers choose us because they trust our brand and people. We earn that trust by ensuring everything we do is reliable, consistent, and with the highest level of integrity.

  • We Respect People

    We trust and respect one another for who we are and what we contribute. We are accountable to one another and empower every voice through open, courageous dialogue so others feel heard.

  • We Embrace Diversity

    We see diversity of people and experiences as fuel for the creativity and innovation we need to be and deliver our best.

  • We Stand for Inclusion

    We all have biases. However, we do not tolerate bias that excludes or minimizes anyone – all people belong. We’re committed to ensuring that we have a welcoming and inclusive culture where everyone’s voice matters and where people of all races, ethnicities, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, religions, disabilities and viewpoints can thrive.

  • We Win As a Team

    We view each other as colleagues—part of the same team, striving to deliver the brand promise to our customers and each other every day. Individual performance is essential and valued, but never at the expense of the team.

  • We Support Our Communities

    We respect our communities and are committed to working together so they can thrive and make a meaningful difference in the world.

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