[Hiring] Legal Associate @Connexus Credit Union

Role Description

As a Legal Associate, you will play a key role in supporting the Legal Team by performing a variety of administrative and operational functions that help protect the credit union’s interests and mitigate risk. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and numerical skills, and the ability to accurately process high volumes of information. Reporting to the Legal Services Manager, the Legal Associate is responsible for:

• Reviewing and processing legal documents, bankruptcy notices, estate matches, levy orders, account research, document retrieval requests, and other legal support activities.
• Ensuring legal matters are handled promptly and correctly.

Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, accuracy, critical thinking, and the ability to identify discrepancies, analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Document retrieval and redaction of all personal identifiable information in preparation for filing with court system.
• Review all incoming levies and garnishments and freeze funds in accounts immediately upon receipt.
• Manage estate/probate claims process which includes filing claims and satisfactions, reviewing accounts with filed claims, and correspondence with estate counsel or personal representative to get the claim settled.
• Review all incoming subpoenas issued to Connexus, prepare all required documents, and submit to requesting authority.
• Process and code new Bankruptcy filings in all applicable programs, ensuring CU interests are protected and processes continue appropriately and timely upon termination of the stay.
• Prepare and send documents and correspondence to attorneys.
• Verify critical dates and review electronic court docket for updated case status, making appropriate notes and follow-ups.
• Respond to phone calls, internal requests, and written correspondence from all parties involved in legal matters.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or commensurate experience is Required.
• 3+ years with legal field or financial institution is Required.
• Excellent verbal, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills are Required.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is Required.
• Proficient computer skills, with intermediate level skills in Excel, with the ability to navigate among several system applications and software programs is Required.

Benefits

• 20 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays
• 16 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off
• 401K Retirement with up to 6% employer match
• Excellent Health, Dental, Vision insurance, including multiple plan options
• Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions
• Employer paid Life insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement from $4,000 - $7,000 per calendar year
• Robust Learning and Development program that includes an annual professional development stipend

Company Description

Serving members across all 50 states, Connexus Credit Union is a member-focused cooperative that is proud to return profits to member-owners through high yields for checking accounts and deposit products, as well as competitive rates on our loans. We are a remote first employer with the majority of our employees residing in the upper Midwest.

As an employer, we foster collaboration and high performance to achieve excellence. We holistically care for and develop our employees to thrive personally and professionally. We are proud to share our success with our employees and those we serve.