Paralegal, Litigation

Overview

Provides paralegal support to include drafting correspondence, reviewing and responding to subpoenas and information requests. Conducts legal research and proofreads legal documents as assigned.

Are you looking for purpose and meaning in your work? Does the idea of working for a financial regulator speak to your moral compass?

As a not-for-profit entity, FINRA operates under the oversight of the SEC and sits at the nexus of broker-dealers, policymakers and investors. Because of this structure, FINRA is uniquely positioned to stimulate vibrant markets that protect investors, ensure robust trading activity, foster liquidity, and support innovation and growth.

FINRA is hiring a paralegal with strong technical skills including Relativity.

Daily use of Relativity is a critical component of this role.

Essential Job Functions:

• Reviews, organizes, and tracks court, arbitration and administrative subpoena requests and files.
• Researches legal and regulatory sources to locate decisions and responsive documents.
• Assembles, organizes, duplicates, and disseminates legal materials in response to subpoenas.
• Drafts correspondence and legal documents, such as record certifications for the corporate secretary and other corporate officers.
• Proofread, edit, format and finalize legal documents.
• Categorizes, maintains, and stores legal records and information.
• Maintains document and electronic files.
• Receives and responds to inquiries from internal and external constituents regarding legal matters.

You ll work in one of our beautiful offices 3x week, DC/Tyson s corner.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and paralegal certificate.
• One year of legal office experience.
• Familiarity using a computer with the full suite of electronic office product applications and electronic discovery.
• Excellent planning, organization, and communication skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Will need to be able to work in internal electronic databases.

Work

Conditions:

• Normal office cubicle environment including regular use of computer and telephone.
• Limited requirement to travel outside the local area.
• Some overtime may be required.

For work that is performed in CA, CO, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York City, NY, MA, MD, Washington, DC, NJ State and NY State, please refer to the salary chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate s skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

CA:
Minimum Hourly Rate $33.90, Maximum Hourly Rate $62.70
CO*:
Minimum Hourly Rate $29.48, Maximum Hourly Rate $52.26

IL*:
Minimum Hourly Rate $32.60, Maximum Hourly Rate $57.46
Jersey City, NJ/NYC, NY:
Minimum Hourly Rate $35.35, Maximum Hourly Rate $62.70

MA:
Minimum Hourly Rate $29.48, Maximum Hourly Rate $60.00

MD/Washington, DC:
Minimum Hourly Rate $33.90, Maximum Hourly Rate $60.00

NJ State:
Minimum Hourly Rate $32.60, Maximum Hourly Rate $62.70

NY State:
Minimum Hourly Rate $29.48, Maximum Hourly Rate $62.70

* Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that state.

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. FINRA provides full pay ranges so that the candidate can consider their growth potential while at FINRA.

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To be considered for this position, please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.

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