[Hiring] Paralegal Specialist @Nationwide

Role Description

If you're passionate about being part of a diverse organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to deliver innovative business solutions with excellence, then Nationwide's Legal team could be the place for you! The Paralegal Specialist will support Nationwide's Investment Management Group. The preferred candidate will have mutual fund and strong experience in Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Functions are primarily related to the SEC registration and disclosure process, including:

• Annual prospectus and registration statement updates
• Registration of new mutual funds
• Product modifications to existing mutual funds, such as:
  • Changes in investment strategies
  • Changes to or additions of subadvisers
  • Adding or deleting share classes
  • Liquidating or merging mutual funds
• Proxy solicitations
• Subadviser information statements
• Review of annual reports and semi-annual reports
• Preparation of mutual fund service provider agreements and plans (e.g., investment advisory agreements, Rule 12b-1 plans, Rule 18f-3 plans)

Experience with Rules 485 and 497 of the Securities Act of 1933, SEC Form N-1A and Edgar/XBRL requirements and ArcPro is preferred but not essential. This position can be a remote work opportunity.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or post-graduate studies in business administration, insurance or other related area preferred
• Certification in paralegal studies preferred
• Typically, eight or more years of experience as a paralegal with demonstrated good performance

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of paralegal concepts, practices and procedures
• Significant knowledge of the operations, practices and procedures of general counsel or civil litigation, depending on area of specialty
• Proven knowledge of filing requirements of courts and agencies
• Demonstrated knowledge in legal research and complex deposition motion practices, as well as in appellate procedures
• Sophisticated analytical, research and organizational skills
• Self-starter who is able to work with little direction
• Able to handle complex projects with minimal direction
• Proven ability to provide leadership and support
• Strong verbal and written skills for contact with associates, attorneys, clients and customers
• Ability to operate a computer and related legal and business software and databases

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date
• Nine paid holidays
• 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off
• 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid pension plan
• Business casual attire