About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Paralegal with the Wealth and Investment Management Litigation and Arbitration team. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com
In this role, you will:
- Provide support to a specialized area within the Legal Department using a high degree of analytical, communication and organizational skills.
- Work independently without direct supervision in the review and processing of routine and complex levies, garnishments, and other legal documents against client accounts. Will include the maintenance of internal files, drafting correspondence and other legal documents and collaboration with other paralegals, attorneys, management, and operational teams.
- Advise company personnel on the legal, operational, and procedural aspects of legal documents.
- Handle confidential information, manage expectation of counsel, work with outside counsel, gather and produce information. May prepare agreements, legal documents and correspondence relating to non-litigation and litigation matters according to specified content and format.
- Present recommendations and exercise some independent judgement while developing specialty expertise
- Identify issues in area of expertise and work independently on complex assignments without direct supervision
- Prepare agreements, documents, and pleadings, and provide research and background information under the direction of an attorney
- Collaborate, consult, and provide information with Legal Department attorneys and staff, outside counsel and collaborate with line of business
- Communicate with government entities as needed
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- 2+ years of paralegal experience demonstrated through work or military experience
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience with analyzing statutes, working with rules and procedures and handling filings within different jurisdictions
- Experience with reviewing and analyzing legal documents, utilizing templates and standard formats and general business writing
- Strong analytical, organizational and research skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet strict deadlines and take direction from more senior paralegals and attorneys
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) skills
- This position is a non-negotiable hybrid work schedule, requiring 3 days in the office and allows for 2 days remote
- Paralegal certification may be required in some states
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$31.92 - $56.73
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement
7 Apr 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Diversity
At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
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Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
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b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.