Legal Research Processor

Job Description

Legal Research Processor | Fremont Bank

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Fremont Bank, located in the Bay Area, CA (likely Livermore, CA). Fremont Bank is a long-standing, independently owned financial institution in the Bay Area, recognized for its community involvement and people-first culture. This position is vital to the bank’s adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of critical legal documents and communications within the Legal Department. The role directly contributes to the compliant and efficient operation of the bank’s legal obligations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Livermore, CA
• Pay: $30.50–$34.50 /Hr.
• Team: Supports the Legal Administrator and Associate General Counsel
• Mission: Manages legal process workflows, levy administration, and operational reporting activities to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Processes Legal Orders: Processes levies, summons, subpoenas, and other legal process orders received from various government agencies and courts.
• Manages Levy Payments: Manages the levy payment calendar and levy account reporting tasks to ensure timely and accurate delivery of all levy payments.
• Handles Legal Mail: Processes all incoming and outgoing mail, both physical and electronic, ensuring compliance with legal and operational deadlines.
• Communicates with Agencies: Engages in direct communication with levying officers and government agencies as needed to effectuate levies and follow up on their status.
• Responds to Inquiries: Researches legal inquiries from internal departments, branches, and Branch Administration, providing appropriate guidance and responses.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An individual with a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of training and related experience, prepared for an early career role supporting legal and regulatory functions within a financial institution.
• Experience: A minimum of 4 years of banking experience, including experience negotiating contracts, is required.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational skills, detail-orientation, and analytical abilities; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word; and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to follow instructions and processes.
• Bonus: Knowledge of legal processing, including levies, summons, and subpoenas, is preferred.