Entry level paralegal

Job Description

Legal Order Process Analyst/Paralegal | U.S. Bank

The Tone:
This is an entry-level legal professional position at U.S. Bank, a company dedicated to helping customers and businesses make smarter financial decisions and enabling communities to grow and succeed. U.S. Bank values its employees, offering a wide range of opportunities for career discovery and growth from Day One. Within the U.S. Bank Law Division, the mission is to guide clients to remarkable results with expert legal counsel, demonstrating a strong commitment not only to the bank but also to community involvement through pro bono contributions. This role supports these core values and the Law Division’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that each individual contributes uniquely to the shared ambition.

The TL;DR
• Role: Entry-Level Legal Professional
• Type: Full-time (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Pay: $24.18–$32.21 hourly
• Team: Law Division, operating under direct supervision
• Mission: This role supports U.S. Bank’s legal operations by performing foundational paralegal tasks, contributing to the division’s mission of providing expert legal counsel.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Legal Research: Conduct basic legal research to support various cases and legal matters, ensuring accuracy and relevance of findings.
• Document Preparation: Draft and prepare simple legal documents, ensuring compliance with established procedures and legal standards.
• File Management: Systematically manage and maintain legal files, including organizing, archiving, and retrieving detailed documentation as needed.
• Routine Support: Execute other routine administrative and legal support tasks as assigned, contributing to the overall efficiency of the team.
• Compliance Adherence: Work under direct supervision, strictly following established procedures to ensure all work meets U.S. Bank’s standards and legal requirements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level Paralegal professional with a paralegal certification from an accredited program, or an equivalent degree.
• Experience: Possess professional experience demonstrating equivalency to a paralegal certification or degree, qualifying for this entry-level role.
• Skills: Exhibit strong analytical abilities to interpret legal information, excellent organizational skills for managing detailed tasks, and clear communication skills for effective interaction. Possess a strong commitment to delivering exceptional client service and the ability to work independently while managing a large volume of detailed tasks efficiently.
• Bonus: One to two years of relevant experience in a paralegal or legal support role.