Senior Paralegal, Appellate

The Senior Paralegal in Appellate provides paralegal and administrative support for the department’s legal and compliance function. Reviews and processes documentation regarding adjudications, legal filings and research. Updates internal case management systems and conducts research. Monitors and helps meet the organization's compliance requirements in areas of expertise. This position is a professional individual contributor who works under close supervision.

• Compiles research for assigned cases, reviews the accuracy of legal documents and filings, performs investigative tasks, and adheres to internal standards that ensure the proper documentation and maintenance of legal filings and other records.
• Drafts legal documentation, generates docket and activity reports, and maintains internal legal systems, under direct supervision, to ensure organizational compliance requirements are met.
• Analyzes relevant legal documents and organizational policies and procedures to improve individual knowledge of internal standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conducts basic assessments and analyses of organizational procedures, requirements, and internal legal management systems, and provides recommendations to department leadership.
• Addresses general inquiries regarding FINRA rules and procedures from other departments and the general public.
• Plans committee meetings and oral arguments, including compiling meeting materials and coordinating with third-party vendors.
• Follows area protocols, standards, and policies.
• Demonstration of FINRA’s values.
• Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Paralegal Certificate a plus.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience with legal research databases (Lexis and Westlaw).
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat Pro, docket management system preferred.

• Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements.
• Overtime may be required.

For work that is performed in CO, FL, TX, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, Washington, DC, NY and NJ, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. FINRA complies with all state and local pay transparency laws and regulations requiring the disclosure of salary ranges for the position. 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 market considerations.

CO/FL/TX:
Minimum Hourly Rate $33.95, Maximum Hourly Rate $60.58

IL/PA:
Minimum Hourly Rate $37.46, Maximum Hourly Rate $66.74
MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC:
Minimum Hourly Rate $39.09, Maximum Hourly Rate $69.72

NY/NJ:
Minimum Hourly Rate $39.09, Maximum Hourly Rate $72.75

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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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Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Non-exempt employees are also eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, or local law. As part of its dedication to employee wellness, FINRA provides comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance. Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legal.

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