Associate Legal Operations Processor

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West Des Moines, IA, USA
Hybrid
Entry level
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The Role
Support legal operations processors by handling legal orders, subpoenas, and administrative tasks; adhere to timeframes and statutes; train junior staff; escalate issues; interact with internal and external stakeholders; follow policies and compliance requirements.
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Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo, we're more than a financial services leader - we're a global trailblazer committed to driving innovation, empowering communities, and helping our customers succeed. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job - it's about finding all of the elements to help you thrive, in one place.
Living the Well Life means you're supported in life, not just work. It means having robust benefits, competitive compensation, and programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being. You'll be rewarded for investing in your community, celebrated for being your authentic self, and empowered to grow. And we're recognized for it - Wells Fargo once again ranked in the top three - making us the #1 financial services employer - on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Companies list of best workplaces "to grow your career" in the U.S. Join us!
About the job:
Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at www.wellsfargojobs.com
Wells Fargo is seeking a Associate Legal Operations Processor part of Consumer Banking and Lending Operations.
In this role, you will:
  • Support more experienced processors with various operational tasks responding to legal orders while adhering to timeframes and state statutes requirements
  • Seek ways to improve work processes within established procedures
  • Perform routine administrative, operational and customer support tasks relating to legal orders
  • Provide training to less experienced processors on internal processes and external state specific statutes
  • Receive direction from supervisor and escalate questions and issues to more experienced roles
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
  • Interact with internal customers
  • Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Required Qualifications:
  • 6+ months of Legal Operations support experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
  • Previous experience in home lending
  • Knowledge and understanding of processing and handling summon and subpoenas
  • Ability to Interact with external requestors, primarily through phone calls
  • Ability to read and interpret legal documents
  • Ability to identify potential operational issues and legal risks
  • Experience managing a pipeline of work from assignment to completion
  • Ability to achieve high production and quality standards
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills
  • Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand, environment while balancing multiple priorities
  • Ability to make timely and independent judgment decisions while working in a fast-paced and results-driven environment
Job Expectations:
Schedule:
  • Monday-Friday within 7:30am -4:00pm or 4:30pm with an hour lunch
  • Frequent Opportunities for Overtime, may become required due to business need and volume of the department
Training:
  • You will receive in-depth on-the-job training, and coaching to learn about Wells Fargo banking products, procedures, and services.
  • Training will be for 6-8 weeks. Training hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. You are required to attend the full duration of this paid 6-8 weeks of training.
  • We're open from Monday - Friday 8:00am-8:00pm. Your regular work schedule will be based on business need . Your regular work schedule will be based on business need and may include working at least one weekend day.
  • Position is Hybrid after training period A/B
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Posting Location:
  • 800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
  • 4101 Wiseman Blvd. SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251
  • (Selected candidate must reside within a commutable distance to this location and must be able to work on-site at the posted location
Posting End Date:
30 Jun 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Skills Required

  • 6+ months of Legal Operations support experience or equivalent (work experience, training, military experience, education)
  • Reside within commutable distance to the posted location and be able to work on-site
  • Attend and complete paid 6-8 weeks of full-duration training (scheduled 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday)
  • Willingness to work scheduled hours that may include evenings, at least one weekend day, and frequent overtime as business needs require
  • Previous experience in home lending
  • Knowledge and understanding of processing and handling summons and subpoenas
  • Ability to interact with external requestors, primarily through phone calls
  • Ability to read and interpret legal documents
  • Ability to identify potential operational issues and legal risks
  • Experience managing a pipeline of work from assignment to completion
  • Ability to achieve high production and quality standards in a fast-paced environment
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills
  • Ability to make timely and independent judgment decisions
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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
205,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1852

What We Do

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.1 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 33 on Fortune’s 2025 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Our technology professionals drive innovation, information security, and big data analytics while maintaining a network that handles more than 12 billion customer interactions a year. Join us! Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo, we're more than a financial services leader – we’re a global trailblazer committed to driving innovation, empowering communities, and helping our customers succeed. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job – it’s about finding all of the elements to help you thrive, in one place. Living the Well Life means you’re supported in life, not just work. It means having robust benefits, competitive compensation, and programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being. You’ll be rewarded for investing in your community, celebrated for being your authentic self, and empowered to grow. And we’re recognized for it – Wells Fargo once again ranked in the top three – making us the #1 financial services employer – on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Companies list of best workplaces “to grow your career” in the U.S. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic. © 2026 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.

Why Work With Us

We're known for our “Well Life” approach to supporting employees’ career aspirations, work-life balance, and mental and physical health. We ranked in the top 3 on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Companies list – and #1 among financial services companies – as the best workplace “to grow your career” in the U.S.

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