Senior Paralegal
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Description: TD Ameritrade is at present looking to employ Senior Paralegal right now, this job will be reside in Nebraska. Detailed specification about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Job Title: Senior Paralegal
Job ID: 101753
Job Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Employment Type: Full-Time
Contract Type: Regular
Manager Level: Second Lev! el Professional
A leader in brokerage and investment services for over 35 years, TD Ameritrade offers a full spectrum of powerful solutions and innovative tools for trading and investing. We're constantly expanding our knowledge and bolstering our capabilities, from a leading active trader program to intuitive long-term investment solutions and a national branch system. Combined with some of the industry's brightest minds, there's no limit to how big our accomplishments can be.
From first-time investors to sophisticated traders, TD Ameritrade is focused on helping individuals seek out their financial goals. And you're the ambassador to all that we do. Beginning with our trading platform and proprietary technology to our resolve to outperform, you'll maintain the high level of quality and integrity we're known for, each and every day. With the right opportunity, there's no limit to what you can accomplish.
As a leading employer in financial services, we beli! eve in building strong relationships, achieving quality result! s and working with integrity. It's at the heart of everything we do. That's why we provide you with comprehensive training, benefits and programs that inspire you to achieve more every day. Apply to a TD Ameritrade job today and help our clients pursue their dreams, while you fulfill yours.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. Immigration sponsorship is typically not available for this position.
Role:
Under the guidance of a senior-level attorney, the Sr. Paralegal is responsible for preparing and assisting with legal file organization and management, including tracking deadlines; gathering, reviewing, summarizing, and organizing documents in connection with discovery requests, hearing preparation, regulatory examinations or other inquiries, as directed by counsel; retrieving documents from various electronic data sources and interacting with various business units and associates of all levels in the identification, preservation, and retri! eval of hard copy and electronically stored business records; legal research, and drafting, editing, and proof reading various types of documents, including correspondence, discovery responses, and other pleadings; assisting in the management and implementation of legal holds. The Sr. Paralegal is also responsible for researching and assisting in resolving legal issues presented with liens, levies, and garnishments in accordance with pre-established instructions and guidelines, and will have direct interaction with Compliance department associates to facilitate their resolution of lien, levy, and garnishment related issues as presented.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and assist with legal file organization and management, including tracking deadlines; identification and retrieval of documents for production; gathering, reviewing, summarizing and organizing documents in connection with discovery requests, hearing preparation, inquiries or examination document ! requests; drafting, editing and proof reading various types of document! s, including correspondence, discovery responses, and deposition transcript summaries.
Retrieve, review, organize, and bates stamp documents for production and hearing.
Assist attorney with the creation of demonstrative trial materials
Draft, review, proofread, and or edit general correspondence, pleadings, and other documents.
Calendar pleading and response deadlines
Research and resolve routine, and as competencies are demonstrated, non-routine issues presented with liens, levies and garnishments, and other court-ordered actions regarding account assets, in accordance with pre-established instructions and guidelines, and direct interaction with Compliance department associates
Provide guidance or instruction to Compliance associates to facilitate their response to a lien, levy or garnishment, or other court-ordered action affecting account assets.
Research the various state laws relating to issues presented in! a lien, levy, or garnishment served upon a TD Ameritrade entity.
Maintain and update as necessary, internal materials setting forth practice rules in various jurisdictions.
Assist in the legal hold process.
Identify associates that should be the recipient of a legal hold; prepare a summary of the matter subject to a legal hold; electronically issue and manage legal holds.
Conduct legal research and due diligence, prepare correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents or regulatory filings.
Perform legal research using Lexis Nexus; locating and shepardizing applicable case law.
Draft, proof read, and edit correspondence to counsel representing a party in litigation/arbitration.
Draft and present to attorney for review, basic motions or pleadings such as discovery responses or a motion for entering an appearance.
Requirements:
2 year college degree in Paralegal studies required; 4 year co! llege degree preferred
Paralegal certificate
Strong l! egal research and writing skills (LexisNexis and Westlaw knowledge preferred)
Experience with liens, levies and garnishments
Strong organizational skills; ability to manage projects independently
A high degree of maturity and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Minimum 3-5 years related work experience
TD Ameritrade participates in the E-Verify program for those states requiring E-Verify. For additional information on this program please click here .
TD Ameritrade is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and offer a quality workplace.
TD Ameritrade, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC/NFA is a subsidiary of TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: AMTD). TD Ameritrade is a trademark jointly owned by TD Ameritrade IP Company and the Toronto-Dominion Bank. © 2012 TD Ameritrade IP Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
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This job will be opened on: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 13:37:12 GMT