Corporate Paralegal

"Republic Bank believes in the development and advancement of our associates. We offer the opportunity to learn all aspects of the company to prepare for future advancement. Come join our team for a career, not just a job!"

Grade 9

About Republic Bank

Republic Bank's values are built upon making an IMPACT for our clients, our associates and the communities we serve. (IMPACT stands for Innovate for the Future, Make it Easy, Provide Exceptional Service, Acknowledge & Celebrate Success, Commit to Caring and Thrive Together) The associates of Republic Bank are the key to our success as an organization and we value our associates. It's one of the reasons we've been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky for ten years! For more information about the company, please visit www.republicbank.com.

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
This role is responsible for providing paraprofessional legal support to the Bank's legal leadership and other counsel through preparing and reviewing correspondence, documents and reports including insurance applications and claims management, minutes, contracts, policies, and others, as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
*Minimum of 5 years paralegal experience required.
*Strong functional legal knowledge in a variety of areas including contracts and corporate law required.
*Prior experience with processing garnishments, levies, and/or experience with subpoena processing as well as working with various government agencies, attorneys and courts preferred.
*Willing to become a Kentucky Notary (KY residency not required).
*Excellent analytical and computer skills, including Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, AI, and Internet research required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*Legal Support & Administration - 30%
Review complex legal documents, assist in drafting, analyzing the content, revising the terms, and explain these in clear and concise responses.
Provide routine legal support including legal research, document drafting, and subpoena response.
Assist counsel with general legal matters such as contracts, litigation support, employment, regulatory matters, etc.
Assist with Contract Management input and maintenance.
*Legal Processing & Research - 30%
Assist and provide backup for the Legal Processing team responsible for all legal document functions, subpoenas, garnishments, and levies.
Work with government agencies both state and federal, attorneys and various levels of courts when working with garnishments, levies, and subpoenas.
Monitor for outlined risk items and continually review for additional risk monitoring as it relates to garnishments, levies, and subpoenas, including and monitoring activity of associated third parties.
*Regulatory & Governance - 30%
Provide support with SEC and state filing requirements, including preparing and filing organization documents and managing compliance with state annual reporting requirements.
Assist inside/outside counsel with management of trademark portfolio.
Assist with annual corporate disclosures including management of D&O Questionnaires and related Regulation O matters.
File periodic organizational reports.
Manage corporate policy manual approvals and version control.
Coordinate logistics and assist with production and distribution of Board Committee meetings documentation and draft Board and Board Committee minutes.
Maintain Board-approved policies.
*Other Responsibilities - 10%
Responsible for other projects, plans, and initiatives as determined by management.
Maintain a working knowledge of compliance requirements affecting your position and area of responsibilities and actively learn new regulations and assist in the implementation, if required.
Model and foster behaviors that support the Bank's values and corporate culture creating an atmosphere of trust, cooperation, accountability, and dedication to the organization.
Willingly perform all other duties and projects as assigned.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
*Demonstrated superior organization skills.
*Ability to deal with sensitive and proprietary information with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.
*Demonstrated accountability and ability to work on multiple complex projects.
*Ability to prioritize conflicting work demands.
*Knowledge of contracting processes and methods.
*Ability to present technical information to a non-technical audience and interpret and understand business requirements.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to deal with high-level management and operational personnel in a highly professional manner.
*Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
*Must be self-motivated and also able to work in a team environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the associate is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to stand or walk. The associate is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, and distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
*Travel between Republic Banking facilities may be required including occasional out of town travel.
*Flexible work schedule may include some evenings, weekends and/or overtime.
*Stay abreast of new developments, best practices, and statutory and regulatory changes.