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Allegacy Federal Credit Union · 2 days ago

Paralegal

Winston-Salem, NC

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Allegacy Federal Credit Union is committed to the wellbeing of its members and is seeking a Paralegal to support its legal affairs. The role involves reviewing legal documents, managing vendor compliance, and assisting with regulatory requirements while working closely with the Chief Legal Officer.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Independently review and validate trusts, powers of attorney, deeds, and divorce documents for completeness and compliance with credit union requirements, escalating legal interpretation issues to the Chief Legal Officer as appropriate

Assist with the review and drafting of all contracts and other legal documentation

Manage third-party vendor files and compliance using Nvendor software (training provided if needed). Exercise significant autonomy in identifying and resolving vendor-related compliance issues

Maintain accurate records of correspondence and legal documents, including contracts

Prepare legal documents and assist with policy drafting and implementation as needed

Maintain accurate records of all policies

Serve as a resource for internal staff across departments and, on occasion, coordinate with outside counsel on specific matters

Stay current on legislative and regulatory changes affecting the credit union and its subsidiaries. Provide regular summaries or reports as requested

Support compliance with NCUA regulations, and applicable federal laws (e.g., GLBA, privacy, vendor due diligence expectations)

Assist with examination support, including document collection and regulatory requests

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Contract managementLegal document draftingRegulatory complianceNorth Carolina paralegal certificationMicrosoft Office SuiteAI tools familiarityAttention to detailOral communicationCritical thinkingTime management

Required

Strong attention to detail

Excellent drafting, proofreading, and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks, workload and manage time in a fast-paced environment

Sound business acumen and critical thinking skills

Ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization and influence others to accept approaches and practices

Self-sufficiency in performing administrative tasks

Understand and comply with all legal and ethical principles

Ability to manage conflicting deadlines tied to business needs and regulatory requirements

Accountability for accuracy, timeliness, and escalation of risk

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in an in-house corporate law department and/or law firm, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)