Corporate Paralegal - Grow Financial Federal Credit Union

Overview

At Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, we believe in service — to our 300,000 members, 600 team members and local communities. We’re not just your average bank. We’re a credit union, owned by our members and dedicated to serving people, not profit. We know that happy, engaged people provide the best service, so we live by our mantra: Be Bold. Be Great. Have Fun. Consistently named a Top Workplace by the Tampa Bay Times among multiple national awards we strive to develop a diverse, collaborative culture where you can grow personally and professionally.

Our “work from where you do your best work” strategy provides flexibility to our team members — who currently reside across the U.S. — with a variety of remote, hybrid and in-person roles. We enjoy plenty of opportunities to stay connected through video collaboration, digital tools, community service initiatives and numerous activities. Whether you thrive in a remote setting, prefer the energy of in-person collaboration or seek a balance between the two, you'll find your fit here. Join us as we seek to make things grow — people, communities, money and dreams.

Grow Financial is headquartered in Tampa, FL. For remote roles, candidates must be located in the following states:AL, AZ, AR, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY.

Some of our Benefits/Perks:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee discount on loans Team members qualify for a discount on consumer and mortgage loans.
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year for full-time team members.
• Paid Time Off 15 days/year & over 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Days Grow provides two bi-annual paid volunteer days to all team members.
• Retirement Benefits (401K) Grow matches up to 8% for team members.
• Growth Potential In-house training department dedicated to helping our team members reach their maximum potential.

Responsibilities

Works under the general supervision of AVP Legal Counsel to complete objectives established by the Grow Financial Legal Department.  Uses a high level of initiative and discretion in prioritizing work and performing duties that are complex and confidential in nature (including but not limited to, proprietary and privileged documents, member nonpublic personal information, and employee information). Performs contract drafting and review using track changes and the compare function in Word, contract database management and file maintenance, corporate governance matters, litigation support, research, correspondence, and special projects. The Corporate Paralegal will handle competing priorities and will work comfortably will all levels of internal clients and outside legal professionals.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Associates degree in paralegal studies or a Bachelor of Arts/Science degree required. Certified Paralegal Credential preferred.
• Five (5) years of demonstrated success in corporate legal support and coordination required, preferably in a financial institution or other financial services company, or in a private law firm.
• Advanced Excel, Power Point, Word required. Must be able to use Word features, including Track Changes, Compare, styles.
• Working knowledge of banking laws, contract review and negotiations and SharePoint required.
• Prior Credit Union experience preferred.
• Exposure to a wide range of legal issues and disciplines, ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth financial institution or other financial services company preferred.
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Physical Demands

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, climbing, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and type English.
• Must be able to hear and use a telephone.
• Use of computer requires repetitive keystrokes.
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Work Environment

• This is a hybrid opportunity – mostly remote, reports to Grow Headquarters in Tampa, FL quarterly.

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