Litigation Paralegal

This is a hybrid role with the expectation to be in office regularly (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).

First Citizens seeks an exceptional litigation paralegal to join its Legal department with a focus on administrative and legal support for the bank's in-house legal counsel on litigation, investigations, legal process, and related matters. 

This is a dynamic role requiring flexibility, collaboration, and a growth mindset.  The right candidate will bring curiosity, enthusiasm, and adaptability to working on ideas across various disciplines.  The ideal candidate is a pragmatic problem solver who has experience with litigation, legal process and banking laws.  Prior experience in a corporate legal department or law firm is a plus.

• Legal Support – Assists in-house legal counsel with management of legal notices served on the Bank, responding to subpoenas, garnishments, and other court-related proceedings, including: (1) reviewing and routing legal notices; (2) researching, investigating, analyzing, and ensuring timely responses to claims, complaints, subpoenas, and other legal process served on the bank; (3) processing new complaints and opening new matters in the matter management/e-billing system for adequate tracking, updating, and reporting; (4) assisting with discovery productions; (5) coordinating with other business units within the bank on document productions, legal holds, subpoena responses and other court filings, (6) coordinating court appearances/testimony, bankruptcy matters, collections, and asset recovery; (7) performing legal research; and (8) interfacing with outside counsel, internal clients, and customers where appropriate.

• Administrative Support – Provides administrative support to the bank’s in-house legal counsel. Assists with legal notices, preparation, revision, and review of letters, presentations, reports, and other legal and departmental tasks. Supports implementation and maintenance of document management system, matter management, e-billing, templates, and legal forms.  Reviews litigation processes and procedures, identifying areas of improvement and obstacles to change. 

• Documentation – Drafts, revises, and maintains letters, presentations, checklists, reports, legal forms, templates, and other legal documents.

• Communication – Communicates directly in-person, by telephone, by videoconference, and by email with directors, officers, and other business leaders and associates. Must communicate clearly, effectively, and politely.

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in Paralegal or Legal Assistant, with experience in Litigation OR Associate degree with 4 years of experience experience in Paralegal or Legal Assistant, with experience in Litigation OR High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in experience in Paralegal or Legal Assistant, with experience in Litigation

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of civil litigation and legal processes required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills – interpersonal (oral and written).
• Advanced organizational and multitasking skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently but take direction as required.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Experience with e-discovery.
• Paralegal Certification preferred.
• 4-8 years of experience preferred.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.